U.S. House of Representatives
Scott DesJarlais
U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 4th District
- Party
- Republican
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Scott DesJarlais represents Tennessee's 4th District in the U.S. House. DesJarlais first took office in this chamber on Jan 5, 2011, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of DesJarlais's recent roll-call votes. DesJarlais sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Agriculture; Armed Services
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often DesJarlais voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Tennessee's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with Tennessee and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →96% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
Bills DesJarlais sponsored
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Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023
Latest action (Apr 17, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act
Latest action (Mar 10, 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Student Loan Accountability Act
Latest action (Mar 10, 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.
Latest action (Feb 21, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Acknowledging and commemorating the women in the Army who served in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Army Corp during World War II.
Latest action (Aug 2, 2022): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$667,181
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2025 · filed Feb 4, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Disavowal Notice 2025 · filed Feb 4, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2023 · filed Jan 26, 2023 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
Tennessee's 4th District
People
799,279 residents
Household income
Median $69,571 a year
Rent
Median $1,165 a month
Internet
8.9% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.