U.S. Representative for TN's 9th Congressional District · Democrat
Steve Cohen is a Democrat U.S. Representative for TN's 9th Congressional District. This page tracks Steve Cohen's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2007.
Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 92.86% of the time (7.14% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 8852 bills, 202 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Steve Cohen Votes On
Taxation
Health Insurance
Defense Spending
Immigration
Climate Change
Infrastructure
How Steve Cohen Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Clergy Act” (2026-04-27) — Passed
Yea on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act” (2025-04-01) — Passed
Yea on “Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Yea on “National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Nay on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".” (2025-03-27) — Passed
When Steve Cohen Broke With the Democrat Party
Steve Cohen has voted against the Democrat majority on about 7.1% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted Yea on “Cashless Bail Reporting Act” (2026-05-14) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
Voted Yea on “Expressing support for law enforcement officers.” (2026-05-13) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
Voted Nay on “Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.” (2026-03-05) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Nay on “Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-14) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Nay on “Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act” (2025-12-10) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.