At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Tennessee District 9

Born

May 24, 1949

Age 77

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 — 552

Yes40%

No55%

Present1%

Not Voting5%

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 · 54 sponsored · 306 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 17(source)

@usdot.bsky.social is delivering on the accessibility reforms included in this year’s #FAA reauthorization—reforms rooted in my & Senator Tammy Duckworth's MOBILE Act. Proud to join Secretary Buttigieg to announce these major steps forward to protect passengers with disabilities. #DisabiltyRights

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 17(source)

Robert Kennedy Jr. isn't a bad person. But he's absolutely the wrong person to lead HHS. The recent discourse on revoking the #PolioVaccine should prove that. I was one of polio's last victims, and I owe it to everyone who ever had serious illnesses like these to oppose #RFKJr's nomination.

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 17(source)

I contacted polio within months of the Salk vaccine's availability, and I NEVER want to see someone deal with it again. Especially when we have the vaccine to fight it! RFKJr's fringe ideas on vaccines are disqualifying. Let him deal with food coloring, but we can't let him run HHS.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 17(source)

Health care professionals are on the front lines of identifying #HumanTrafficking. My SOAR Act ensures they have the training to recognize the signs and respond appropriately. Last night, the House voted to reauthorize this critical program. Watch my remarks👇 #EndHumanTrafficking

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 16(source)

Trump said he's going to pardon some of the J6 prisoners at his inauguration. As someone who was in the gallery and then locked in my office in the early morning as insurrectionists tried to overthrow our government and beat police—some to the point of death—I cannot be a part of that spectacle.

Inside the "substantial" Trump inauguration boycott Democrats are planning

"For somebody who he said he's going to lock me up, I don't see the excitement in going," said former Jan. 6 committee chair Bennie Thompson.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 16(source)

UK hit with nationwide shortage of the stout days before Christmas GUINESS MOST POPULAR IMPORT IN USA AND SHORTAGES HERE As a state senator around 1990 I passed “the Guinness bill“ to allow imported Guinness in Tennessee. Previously not allowed because of domestic beer influence in Tennessee !

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 16(source)

Inside the "substantial" Trump inauguration boycott Democrats are planning

"For somebody who he said he's going to lock me up, I don't see the excitement in going," said former Jan. 6 committee chair Bennie Thompson.

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 14(source)

I was diagnosed with polio as a child just months before the Salk vaccine was approved. I've lived with the pain and challenges ever since. The #PolioVaccine WORKS. Revoking it borders on criminal. That's why I'm opposed to #RFKJr as HHS Secretary. Environment, fine. Food, OK. Health, unacceptable.

The New York Times

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The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine, which for decades has protected millions of people from a virus that can cause paralysis or death.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 14(source)

His record on the environment in New York State superb. And his opposition to big Agg and nutrious foods is right on. No conspiracy stuff.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 14(source)

The New York Times

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 13(source)

The same study found a majority of Tennesseans support the federal gov’t NEGOTIATING for lower RX prices. Guess which bill finally gave Medicare and Medicaid the ability to do that? The Inflation Reduction Act. And who was the only one from TN to vote for it? Me again. Time to start listening.

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 13(source)

The State of TN has bungled its fair share of issues—remember, not a single member of Congress here today voted for the #IIJA except me—but not expanding #Medicaid is one of the worst in recent memory. It’s cost us $30 BILLION so far. #1 state for medical bankruptcies. @GovBillLee could change that

The Tennessee Holler

@thetnholler.bsky.social

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The VANDY POLL also says Tennesseans back MEDICAID EXPANSION. (Bipartisan) We’ve lost $30 BILLION+ not expanding — #1 in medical bankruptcies. @GovBillLee @TNGOP They also back the federal government negotiating lower prices, blaming insurance companies for higher costs.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 13(source)

The Tennessee Holler

@thetnholler.bsky.social

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Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 12(source)

Lots wrong with it, but one thing was true about Trump's rant on the Electoral College: it's time to abolish it. I introduced a resolution today to do just that. Every vote should count equally. Republicans: follow Trump's lead and support my bill! cohen.house.gov/media-center...

Congressman Cohen Introduces Resolution to Abolish the Electoral College

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today reintroduced a joint resolution to amend the Constitution by abolishing the Electoral College. The archaic vestige of a compromise with pro-slavery So...

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 12(source)

Congressman Cohen Introduces Resolution to Abolish the Electoral College

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

This year's FAA reauth bill included my bill (the EVAC Act) to make sure the FAA does more to prioritize passenger safety in emergency evacuation standards—especially for seniors, children & people w/ disabilities. Lives depend on it, and they should waste no time now that it’s the law. More here 👇

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12... Wray is a quality FBI Director and a person of rectitude which unfortunately is a liability with the incoming administration. I am saddened that he bowed out to an incoming President who puts himself above law. Signals autocracy.

FBI Director Christopher Wray to Step Down Before Trump Takes Office: Live Updates

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Sponsored Bills(54)

H. Res. 1309 (119th)
Impeaching John Glover Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States for high crimes and …
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…

Cosponsored Bills(306)

H. Res. 1316 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by…
Joined: 2026-05-21
H.R. 8994 (119th)
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-05-21
H.R. 8968 (119th)
To prohibit the President from filing a civil action against the United States.
Joined: 2026-05-21
H.R. 8914 (119th)
To amend section 1304 of title 31, United States Code to restrict payments for compromise se…
Joined: 2026-05-20
H. Con. Res. 103 (119th)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove Un…
Joined: 2026-05-20

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Voting History

552 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
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1642 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H.R. 1 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H.R. 1 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-22	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-20	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H.R. 1223 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H. Res. 426 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H. Res. 426 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-19	H.R. 1286 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-19	H.R. 1263 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2240 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2255 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 352 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2243 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2215 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H.R. 249 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H. Con. Res. 30 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-07	H.R. 881 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-07	H.R. 1503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 36 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 530 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 78 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 859 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1442 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1402 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-04-28	S. 146 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-28	H.R. 973 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed

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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