Mar 17, 2026Voted no
(S.3971)
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RepublicanTennessee · U.S. Representative
Tim
Burchett
U.S. Representative for Tennessee
In office
7 yrsSince Jan 2019
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
61Born Aug 25, 1964
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Burchett has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Votes against continuing and omnibus spending measuresBurchett voted against multiple continuing resolutions and consolidated appropriations bills that became law, including HR.6363, HR.5860, HR.2882, HR.9747, HR.10545, and HR.2872. In each case his vote was against the majority of his party. This pattern spans several legislative cycles and encompasses both short-term extensions and broader spending packages.
- 02Voted against defense authorization and aviation reauthorizationBurchett voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (HR.2670) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (HR.3935), both of which became law. He also voted against aviation extension acts HR.7454 and HR.8289. All four votes were against his party's majority position.
- 03Voted against federal land and conservation measuresBurchett voted against the America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.3791), the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.356), the Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (S.3857), and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023 (S.382). Each measure became law, and each vote was recorded against the majority of his party.
- 04Voted against Native American and tribal program billsBurchett voted against the Native American Child Protection Act (HR.663) and the Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (S.3857) and the Puyallup Tribe land measure (S.382), all of which became law. His votes on HR.663, S.3857, and S.382 were each against his party's majority position in the House.
- 05Voted against symbolic, foreign policy, and labor measuresBurchett voted against the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act (S.2861), the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act (S.138), the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023 (S.3427), the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S.3971), and the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (HR.4984), all of which became law and all against his party's majority.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Timothy Floyd Burchett represents Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, based in Knoxville, and has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 3, 2019. His legislative record across multiple Congresses is defined by a consistent pattern of voting against measures that passed with majority or bipartisan support, including continuing resolutions and omnibus spending packages. He voted against the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (HR.6363), the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act (HR.5860), the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (HR.2882), the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (HR.9747), the American Relief Act, 2025 (HR.10545), and the further continuing appropriations measure HR.2872. He also voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (HR.2670) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (HR.3935), as well as aviation extension measures HR.7454 and HR.8289. On conservation and land matters, Burchett voted against the America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.3791), the Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (S.3857), the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023 (S.382), and the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.356). He voted against the Native American Child Protection Act (HR.663), the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S.3971), the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023 (S.3427), the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act (HR.4984), the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act (S.138), and the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act (S.2861).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Dec 15, 2025Voted no
(S.284)
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Dec 9, 2025Voted no
(S.356)
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May 14, 2025Voted no
(HR.2215)
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Dec 20, 2024Voted no
(HR.10545)
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Burchett raised $1.2M this cycle, with 89.1% from individuals. Unitemized contributions account for 54.2% of individual receipts. Top PAC contributors include the Burchett Luna Victory Fund — a joint fundraising committee — the American Staffing Association Staffing PAC, NJASAP PAC, and the National Association of Home Builders. Top employer concentrations include Beaman Ventures, Advanced Financial, MPI Business, and MassMutual.
Total raised · 2026
$1.2M
Cash on hand
$934K
Spent
$956K
By source
- Individuals$1.0M · 89.1%
- PACs$94K · 8.1%
- Other$31K · 2.6%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)54.2%
Top PAC contributors
- BURCHETT LUNA VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$19K
- AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION STAFFING PACFEC ↗$5K
- NJASAP PACFEC ↗$5K
- LEAN FORWARD AMERICA FUNDFEC ↗$4K
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERSFEC ↗$3K
- COHERUS BIOSCIENCESFEC ↗$3K
- ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION PACFEC ↗$3K
- PITNEY BOWES INC PACFEC ↗$3K
- AMERICAN SHORT LINE & REGIONAL RR ASSOC PACFEC ↗$3K
- AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)FEC ↗$3K
Top employer concentrations
- BEAMAN VENTURES$7K· 2 donors
- ADVANCED FINANCIAL$7K· 2 donors
- MPI BUSINESS$7K· 3 donors
- MASSMUTUAL$6K· 3 donors
- KATOM$5K· 2 donors
- FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE$5K· 2 donors
- RED APPLE GROUP$5K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
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