Blackburn, Marsha
In office since
2003 · 23 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1952, Laurel
Occupation
Politician, Business Executive
Education
Mississippi State University · Northeast Jones High School
Office history
- member of the State Senate of Tennessee 1999–2003
- United States representative 2003–2005
- United States representative 2003–2019
- United States representative 2005–2007
- United States representative 2007–2009
- United States representative 2009–2011
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
357 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-3344
District office · Chattanooga
10 West M. L. King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
423-541-2939
District office · Jackson
109 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301
731-660-3971
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135
Bills sponsored
this session · 317 all-time
465
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 503 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.6%
based on 242 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.4%
based on 242 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89.3%
based on 242 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
317 billsCurrent session 135 bills
- S 1748 Kids Online Safety Act In Committee
- SRES 130 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Passed
- S 1006 Federal Workforce Freedom Act In Committee
- S 955 NCAA Accountability Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 882 Patients Before Middlemen Act In Committee
- S 841 Romance Scam Prevention Act In Committee
- S 762 No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act In Committee
- S 774 WHO is Accountable Act In Committee
- S 733 Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act In Committee
- S 684 Tax Administration Simplification Act In Committee
- S 659 GRACIE Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 520 Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act In Committee
- S 399 Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 277 A bill to release a Federal reversionary interest and convey mineral interests in Chester County, Tennessee, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 307 Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Passed
- S 354 SHOW UP Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 359 Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 358 RETIREES FIRST Act In Committee
- S 357 Federal Freeze Act In Committee
- S 360 A bill to provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending. In Committee
- S 353 Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act In Committee
- S 326 American Music Fairness Act In Committee
- S 233 Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 244 ROUTERS Act In Committee
- S 219 Veterans Health Care Freedom Act In Committee
Historical 182 bills
- HR 2361 Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2017 Died
- S 80 A bill to establish an Inspector General of the National Institutes of Health. Died
- HR 2086 No Coverage, No Penalty Act Died
- S 2430 A bill to provide an exemption from certain requirements for federally funded projects and activities in areas not in metropolitan statistical areas, and for other purposes. Died
- S 2420 End Child Trafficking Now Act Died
- S 2411 Rural Health Innovation Act of 2019 Died
- S 2408 Telehealth Across State Lines Act of 2019 Died
- S 2406 Rural America Health Corps Act Died
- HR 1876 Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1822 Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017 Died
- S 2136 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to receive in-state tuition using educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Died
- HJRES 86 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". Died
- HR 1277 State Medicaid Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017 Died
- S 2017 Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019 Died
- S 1966 Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2019 Died
- S 1936 PALS Act Died
- SRES 233 A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education. Died
- HR 707 Health Care Choices for Seniors Act Died
- HR 706 Plan Verification and Fairness Act of 2017 Died
- HCONRES 11 Expressing the sense of Congress that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and therefore, consistent with the location of other United States embassies, the United States embassy in Israel should be located in Jerusalem. Died
- HR 539 USPSTF Transparency and Accountability Act of 2017 Died
- S 1561 Accountability for Care of Unaccompanied Alien Children Act of 2019 Died
- S 1532 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2019 Died
- HR 583 To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revoke certain changes to the ownership reporting requirements for noncommercial educational broadcast stations. Died
- HR 375 To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the "Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse". Signed
Co-sponsored
503 billsCurrent session 465 bills
- S 4793 Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. In Committee
- SRES 761 A resolution designating June 23, 2026, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day". Passed
- S 4871 Improving Personal Risk Assessments to Prevent Suicide Act In Committee
- S 4873 Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act In Committee
- S 4880 Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- S 4952 Protecting American Taxpayers Act In Committee
- S 4954 Citizenship Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4950 ITS Codification Act In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- S 4709 UNLOCK AUKUS Act In Committee
- S 4419 A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require only foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes. In Committee
- SRES 703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Passed
- S 4427 Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 709 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026. In Committee
- S 4452 Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act In Committee
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- S 4487 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4501 BACK OFF Act In Committee
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- S 4508 BLUE Act In Committee
Historical 38 bills
- S 155 RETURN Act Died
- HR 1164 Taylor Force Act Died
- HR 147 Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2017 Died
- HR 564 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017 Died
- HR 2285 School-Based Respiratory Health Management Act Died
- HR 2146 Unaccompanied Alien Children Placement Transparency Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1766 Medical Practice Freedom Act of 2017 Died
- S 4932 American Music Fairness Act Died
- S 3659 Equal Representation Act Died
- S 1993 Patient Rights Act Died
- S 68 FARM Act Died
- S 16 Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023 Died
- S 110 A PLUS Act Died
- HR 681 Life at Conception Act Died
- HR 5687 SOUND Disposal and Packaging Act Died
- HR 304 Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 Signed
- HRES 129 Calling on the Department of Defense, other appropriate elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all United States personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts around the world. Died
- HR 860 HEALTHIER Act of 2017 Died
- SRES 81 World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Implementation Resolution Died
- SRES 72 A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide. Died
- SJRES 5 A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. Died
- HCONRES 45 Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Died
- HR 4494 Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act Died
- HR 644 Conscience Protection Act of 2017 Died
- HR 4760 Securing America's Future Act of 2018 Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Nay | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Yea | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Not Voting | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Not Voting | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Not Voting | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Not Voting | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Yea | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Not Voting | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Not Voting | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Not Voting | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber District 7 Republican
- Upper chamber District 7 Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican