U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 9th District
Steve Cohen
Position · −0.39
- In office
- House 2007–now
19 years in CongressMore senior than 86% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 17% · Commerce 13%
- Committees
- Judiciary · Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works · Health · Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 77
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DJustin J. Pearson$2.3M
- RBrent Taylor$1.5M
- RWilliam Todd Warner$690K
- RJeremy Thompson$229K
- DJames Phd Torino$120K
Bottom line
Where Cohen has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Judiciary · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · 12th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Cohen’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Cohen breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Cohen voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 17% · 4 of 23 party 4%
- Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
See all 6 issues where Cohen has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Start with a free account Log inNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Cohen broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/10/26 | Stopping Fraudulent Payments ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill establishes requirements to prevent fraudulent or improper payments from federal programs. | Not voting |
| 05/14/26 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | Expressing support for law enforcement officers.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution expresses support for law enforcement officers. It also appreciates the contributions and recognizes the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/05/26 | Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · This resolution states that the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States that Iran continues to be the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/14/26 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Cohen is saying
All 27 statements and posts-
Announced $1.6 million in FEMA grants for disaster preparedness in Tennessee.
“I am pleased to see FEMA reaching out to anticipate future damage from inevitable disasters caused by climate change. This funding will permit these local entities to prepare for what is coming and mitigate the impact of these storms.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Congressman Cohen Remembers Criminal Court Judge Arthur T. Bennett
Issued statement mourning the passing of Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Arthur T. Bennett.
“We all mourn Judge Bennett’s passing. He was an outstanding judge. His court was always courteous to both sides and ruled quickly and properly on motions. He was a gentleman at all times and there’s not a finer criminal court judge I ever knew.”
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Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump
Introduced 26 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump citing abuses of power and constitutional violations.
“I sincerely believe that the 120th Congress will better live up to its duties as co-equal branch of government and a check on the executive. I hope this resolution paves the way to accountability. We cannot tolerate this kind lawlessness and corruption.”
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Congressman Cohen Condemns Plan to Further Politicize NIH Grant Decisions
Condemned White House plan to politicize NIH grant funding decisions.
HealthAI-read
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Congressman Cohen Announces $805,047 in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive two grants and the University of Memphis will receive one grant from the National Institutes of Health.
“Understanding and treating pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer’s and COPD will improve the quality of patients’ lives. I commend Drs. Vakoc, Yarbro and Karimi for the life-saving work they are doing.”
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and 16 of their colleagues sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Thursday requesting a review of the Bureau of Land Management’s…
“The Administration knows what it is doing. It is circumventing the law to benefit landowners who want to get rid of all the wild horses, which are an American heritage that we should value. More oversight is needed.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cohen voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 112 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Cohen’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 53
- Action in committee 17
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
53 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 52 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 60 sponsored billsSponsored 60 (House median 25) · cosponsored 699 (median 289), 111 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Health, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 10653 To provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 218 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1575 Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10517 Fair Fees ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10516 FAIR Fees Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5223 RESTORE Act of 2025Agriculture and Food · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9670 Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9401 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 55 | 27% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 32% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 55% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 30 | 43% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 63% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 25 | 52% | Pro |
| Commerce | 22 | 77% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 21 | 52% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 15 | 27% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 6 | 33% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Animals | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL100%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DJohnny Olszewski, Jr.MD-298%agreement
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Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Cohen’s campaign raised $776K: $342K (44%) from individuals and $320K (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.8M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Cohen
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 127.
- Fedex Corporation Corporate PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
- Smart TD Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Cohen this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inCohen’s own leadership PAC: Go Tigers PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Cohen’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TN-9Democrat2007–present
Seat
- State
- Tennessee
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 77
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3265
2268 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Memphis
- Website
- cohen.house.gov
- CongressmanSteveCohen
- repcohen
- YouTube
- repcohen
Elsewhere
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