Scott DesJarlais — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for TN's 4th Congressional District · Republican

Scott DesJarlais is a Republican U.S. Representative for TN's 4th Congressional District. This page tracks Scott DesJarlais's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2011.

Scott DesJarlais's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 90.5% — cast 467 of 516 roll-call votes (missed 49).
• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 91.97% of the time (8.03% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1554 bills, 63 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Scott DesJarlais Votes On

• Climate Change
• Taxation
• Immigration
• Defense Spending
• Renewable Energy
• Health Insurance

How Scott DesJarlais Voted on Recent Bills

• Nay on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) — Failed
• Yea on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — Passed

When Scott DesJarlais Broke With the Republican Party

Scott DesJarlais has voted against the Republican majority on about 8% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Nay on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
• Voted Aye on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
• Voted Aye on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-03) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
• Voted No on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-03) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.

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