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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · TENNESSEE · 2ND DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · TN-2 · REP
Tim Burchett
Tim Burchett has represented Tennessee’s 2nd district in the U.S. House since 2019. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency.
Burchett served in the Tennessee General Assembly, first in the state House and later in the state Senate, before serving as Knox County mayor from 2010 to 2018.
Burchett studied at the University of Tennessee, served in the Tennessee House of Representatives and then the Tennessee Senate, and was mayor of Knox County from 2010 to 2018. Burchett began serving in the U.S. House in 2019.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2019
- Age
- 62
- Committees
- 3 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2019
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 62
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
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Tim Burchett at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 8 PTS IN 30 DAYS+17
▲ 421 GOOD LOOK718 VOTES297 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 49 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSOutrage as MAGA lawmaker openly admits plot to block seating of Dem can… Raw Story · Oct 4STATED POSITIONS
2026 TN U.S. House district 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Tim Burchett’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 97%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 19 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 96%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 2 points below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 13%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 11%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 7 of 63 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 15Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActNAY
SEP 15Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025NAY
SEP 14Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSTim Burchett’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActBROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Tim Burchett in the 119th Congress
63Sponsored
7Out of cmte
4Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored63
Out of committee7
Passed House4
Became law0
Plus 209 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Tim Burchett’s committee assignments
Oversight and Government Reform
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESDelivering on Government Efficiency (Chair)Government Operations
Foreign Affairs
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESMiddle East and North AfricaSouth and Central Asia
SUBCOMMITTEESAviationHighways and TransitRailroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Tim Burchett’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2010 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Mayor 2010–18U.S. House · TN-2 2019–
- 2019 – NOWU.S. House · TN-2
- 2010 – 18Mayor
- BORN
- August 25, 1964 · Knoxville, Tennessee
- EDUCATION
- University of Tennessee
2026 election: Tennessee’s 2nd District
NEXT ELECTION · TN-2
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+38.5ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · TN-269.3%
2022U.S. House · TN-267.9%
2020U.S. House · TN-267.6%
2018U.S. House · TN-265.9%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 TN-2 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 TN U.S. House district 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Tim Burchett’s stated positions and sources
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Tim Burchett’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $2.4M
- CASH ON HAND
- $967K
- SPENT
- $2.2M
- DEBT
- $24K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $2.2M · 94.1%
- PACs
- $142K · 5.9%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $22K
- Earmarked gifts · 20 donors
- $17K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $51K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Singer, PaulElliott Investment Management · CO-CEO, CO-CIO, PRESIDENT$7K
Beaman, JulieHomemaker · HOMEMAKER$7K
Noah, KennyRetired · RETIRED$7K
Hodges, MichaelAdvanced Financial · FOUNDER$7K
Captain, JohnRetired · RETIRED$7K
Beaman, LeeBeaman Ventures · INVESTOR$7K
Hazelwood, MarkEco Companies · OWNER$6K
Bailey, KevinRetired · RETIRED$6K
Bailey, ConnieRetired · RETIRED$6K
Smith, JaredSelf Employed · OWNER$6K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$1.3M
Administrative$161K
Advertising$25K
Contributions$15K
Travel$4K
How to contact Tim Burchett
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1122 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-4202(202) 225-5435Call (202) 225-5435MOST RATED
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Burchett asked FBI Director Kash Patel to release bureau records related to Seth Rich’s death.
Criminal justice75%
The Western Journal
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Representative Tim Burchett criticized Soleimani’s relatives and called for them to return to Iran, while making claims about prior administrations and funding.
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New York Post
Rep. Burchett planning to block NYC socialist Chevalier from Congress after she claimed to use American flag as napkin
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Elections56%
https://www.wvlt.tv
East Tennessee lawmakers split on next steps after botched Christa Gail Pike execution
Burchett backed pausing executions and urged Tennessee to abandon lethal injection in favor of other methods.
Criminal justice54%
International Business Times UK
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Elections50%
The Independent
Republican offers brutal take after calls for Congress to step in: 'They can't even spell AI'
Burchett says Congress lacks the knowledge to create adequate safeguards for artificial intelligence.
Tech & privacy50%
MOST RATEDRaw Story
Outrage as MAGA lawmaker openly admits plot to block seating of Dem candidate: 'Shameful'
Burchett confirmed that he plans to block Darializa Avila Chevalier from taking her seat if she wins.
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Raw Story
MAGA lawmaker enrages with ‘let them eat cake’ moment: ‘How tone deaf can you be?’
Burchett’s post thanking Trump for a ride to a football game drew criticism over the use of Air Force One amid high fuel costs.
Ethics80%
The Daily Beast
MAGA Rep Makes Bombshell Claims About Alien Life
Representative Tim Burchett claimed that classified briefings on extraterrestrial life contain information that would cause public panic if disclosed.
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Tim Burchett gives masterclass on how to respond to Trump 25A inquiries
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