Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Committee
Nay
Steve Cohen
Democrat
U.S. House • Tennessee 09
· Tennessee 09
2462
Recorded Votes
179
Became Law
44
Bills Sponsored
Steve Cohen is a Democratic Representative representing Tennessee's 9th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 10th term, they have cast 2462 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 44 bills. They won their 2024 election with 71.3% of the vote, a 45.6-point margin. Their office has spent $1,801,482 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.
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Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act
Committee
Yea
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Became Law
Yea
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Committee
Yea
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Committee
Nay
Committee
Yea
Became Law
Nay
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
Committee
Yea
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
Committee
—
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
Committee
—
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Law
Yea
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Committee
Nay
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Committee
Yea
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
Committee
Yea
Became Law
Yea
Tipped Employee Protection Act
Became Law
Yea
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Committee
Yea
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Committee
Yea
Committee
Yea
Science Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Law
Nay
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Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2010.
Positive Reduction of Incarceration by Maximizing Education (PRIME) Act of 2010
Expressing support for designation of the fourth week in April as "National Streetscaping Week".
10 Million Solar Roofs and 10 Million Gallons of Solar Water Heating Act of 2010
Transparency and Integrity in Corporate Monitoring Act of 2009
Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act
REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009
Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage Act
Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States.
National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act of 2009
Senior Assets Verification Exemption (SAVE) from Capital Gains Tax Act of 2009
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman.
Election History
Regular Election
Up for Re-election 2026
10 terms served
2024 General Election
71.3%
159,522 votes
Won by 45.6 points
Charlotte Bergmann (R)
25.7%
57,411
Wendell Wells (I)
1.7%
3,708
Dennis Clark (I)
1.4%
3,062
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Current Term Ends
Term Length
2 years (all House seats)
Next Election
Status
Up for Re-election 2026
Campaign Finance (FEC)
$305,510
Total Raised
$209,964
Total Spent
$1,814,879
Cash on Hand
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H6TN09068 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle
Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)
$1,801,482
Total spent year to date
Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025
$150,124/mo
$4,936/day
Top Recipients This Quarter
Dillihay Marilyn J
Staff
$55,525
Buster Reisha P
Staff
$45,000
Schnelle Alexandra K
Staff
$43,000
Dulniak Craig J.
Staff
$34,000
Sullivan Bartholomew D
Staff
$31,250
Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025
24
/ 100
What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
District Disconnect
0
Institutional Tilt
17
Sponsor Contradiction
100
Ghost Voting
0
Anomaly Complicity
0
Did You Know?
sponsor contradiction
Steve Cohen co-sponsors Energy legislation but voted No on 111-hr4715, which covers the same subject area.
Institutional Tilt
Sponsor Contradiction
111-hr4715
— Clean Estuaries Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr3183
— Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr2
— Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr3534
— Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr2868
— Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars:
District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%),
Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data.
Full methodology →
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
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