At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Tennessee District 9

Born

May 24, 1949

Age 76

Phone

(202) 225-3265

Office

2268 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Tennessee District 9

Steve Cohen

Stephen Ira Cohen is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative from Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is majority-minority and includes the western three-fourths of Memphis. Cohen is Tennessee's first Jewish congressman. Since 2023, Cohen has been the only Democrat in Tennessee's congressional delegation.

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Voting Record — 536

Yes40%

No56%

Present1%

Not Voting4%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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Congressional District 9

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

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Steve Cohen

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTennessee District 9

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Steve's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 53 sponsored · 298 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted bySteve Cohen

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialOct 6(source)

WIC funds are about to run out and thousands could miss paychecks this week because Republicans still refuse to negotiate. This is the GOP's shutdown. They set the deadline, made no effort to avoid it, & would rather let kids go hungry & families go without pay than back off their health care cuts.

Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families

Experts say a food aid program that helps 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money unless the government shutdown ends within two weeks.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialOct 6(source)

Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families

Experts say a food aid program that helps 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money unless the government shutdown ends within two weeks.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialOct 3(source)

Live Updates: Sean Combs Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison After Apologizing for ‘Sick’ Conduct www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10... well SOME PEOPLE are not above the law for committing heinous sex crimes.

Live Updates: Sean Combs Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison After Apologizing for ‘Sick’ Conduct

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialOct 2(source)

I’m deferring my pay for the duration of the shutdown. Thousands of people in Memphis & TN9 are going to be impacted—from federal employees and servicemembers to contractors & middle-class families who keep our city running. If they aren't getting paid because of the GOP shutdown, neither will I.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialOct 2(source)

On the case now and for decades standing up and delivering for my constituents

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialOct 2(source)

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 30(source)

Republicans control the White House, Senate & House. They set this shutdown deadline, and then jammed through the Big Ugly Bill gutting SNAP, Medicaid & ACA tax credits to enrich billionaires. Now they need Dems and won't negotiate—and blocked us from offering an alternative. It's a GOP shutdown.

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 29(source)

The long-term solution to crime is better schools, more job opportunities, more mental health resources, and real law enforcement partnerships. Not the National Guard. Trump's deployment won't solve crime. The real concern is it's a cover for ICE to rip good, hardworking people from our community.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 29(source)

I’ll be on @cnn.com at 9:20am CT to discuss why sending the National Guard into Memphis is the wrong approach. Memphis deserves real investment to improve education and job opportunities, and real law enforcement partnerships. Not political stunts.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 28(source)

Former interim Mayor & longest-serving Memphis councilman Myron Lowery lived a life of service with integrity & grace. Myron and I supported each other through elections, but more important was our 50-year friendship. I’ll miss him. Condolences to Mary, Mickell, and his family. A life well lived.

Former Memphis Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery has died

Lowery was elected to the Memphis City Council in 1991, where he was the body’s longest-serving Black member.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 27(source)

www.cnn.com/2025/09/27/p... hope this talk is just hypertrophy and not about lethality. As the war president, he sounds like he’ll be killing American protesters. God help us.!

Trump says he’s sending troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities | CNN Politics

Trump’s announcement comes after a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas, by a gunman who investigators believe intended to target ICE personnel and property.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 26(source)

This is why I voted against the GOP’s Big "Ugly” Bill — and why Democrats won’t support a CR that locks in these health care cuts. Memphis is being hurt by this legislation as much if not more than any other district in America.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 26(source)

Trump forced out a respected Republican US Attorney who wouldn't charge James Comey, and replaced him with a real estate lawyer with no criminal law experience—but who knew how to say, "Yes sir, Mr. Trump." This isn't about justice. It's about Trump using the DOJ to settle scores & silence critics.

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NEWS: Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a grand jury, just days after Trump demanded the DOJ prosecute him “now” and fired the prosecutor who refused to bring the case

Reposted bySteve Cohen

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 23(source)

When governments start threatening the press and silencing critics, freedom and democracy are in danger. History shows where that road leads.

Reposted bySteve Cohen

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission@tlhumanrights.bsky.socialSep 25(source)

Today, Ales Bialiatski celebrates his 63rd birthday in a Belarusian prison. He is serving a 10-year sentence on politically motivated charges for his work on human rights. Belarus must release him immediately & unconditionally. @repcohen.bsky.social is his #DefendingFreedoms advocate.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 23(source)

When governments start threatening the press and silencing critics, freedom and democracy are in danger. History shows where that road leads.

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

Pope Leo warned when wealth is prized above values, society is in trouble. He’s right. Musk chasing a trillion—and a President cashing in on crypto—prove how warped it’s become. Billionaires don’t pay a fair share in taxes. That’s why @wyden.senate.gov & I introduced the Billionaire Income Tax Act.

Reposted bySteve Cohen

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

Trump and his FCC chairman Carr are trying to control the media and abridge free speech. Their authoritarian actions must stop. CBS and ABC have capitulated. Let’s hope NBC stands up! Trump has asked them to fire Seth Myers and Jimmy Fallon. Please don’t!

Reposted bySteve Cohen

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialSep 18(source)

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Removal of Fed Governor www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/u... You know there’s a problem in the relationship with the Supreme Court and Trump‘s lawyers when they sign their pleading, “who’s your daddy?”

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Removal of Fed Governor

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Sponsored Bills(53)

H.R. 8215 (119th)
Volume II Transparency Act of 2026
H. Res. 1065 (119th)
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
H.R. 7354 (119th)
To reduce the incidence of death by underride by enhancing underride protection on trailers,…
H.R. 7310 (119th)
To establish protocols for the investigation of uses of deadly force by Federal law enforcem…
H.R. 6784 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for taxpayers who remove …

Cosponsored Bills(298)

H.R. 8850 (119th)
To create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Is…
Joined: 2026-05-15
H.R. 8807 (119th)
To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal heal…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8811 (119th)
To address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purp…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8831 (119th)
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and ba…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8798 (119th)
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Ac…
Joined: 2026-05-13

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Voting History

536 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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