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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 — 568

Yes40%

No55%

Present1%

Not Voting5%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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Congressional District 9

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Steve Cohen

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTennessee District 9

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Steve's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 55 sponsored · 309 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, #Medicare is negotiating lower prices for 15 more drugs, from cancer treatments to Ozempic. Medicare NEVER had this ability before the IRA—it's delivering real savings. I’m TN's only member of Congress today who voted for it & I’ll keep fighting to protect it.

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

$12.7 MILLION is coming to Memphis & Shelby County for homelessness programs—part of the largest federal investment of its kind. These funds will transform lives and give thousands a chance to get back on their feet. Proud to work with the Biden administration to deliver for our community.

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

President Biden’s historic clemency for nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders is a critical step toward justice. As the leader in Congress for reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule 1 substance and ending outdated drug policies, I applaud POTUS for righting these wrongs and restoring families.

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

🚨NEW: I introduced the Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act to stop federal funds from lining Trump's pockets. In his first term, Trump blatantly violated the Constitution’s Emoluments clauses & shamelessly profited off the presidency. This corruption must be stopped.

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

Thank you to @ericswalwell.bsky.social, @repgwenmoore.bsky.social, @juliabrownley.house.gov, and Rep. Danny K. Davis for joining me as original cosponsors of the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act. More on the bill here: cohen.house.gov/media-center...

Congressmen Cohen, Davis and Swalwell Reintroduce the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9), Danny K. Davis (IL-7) and Eric Swalwell (CA-14) today reintroduced the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act, a measure to provide critical relief t...

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

Private #StudentLoans should be dischargeable in bankruptcy like they were before 2005. No one chooses bankruptcy lightly but it should be a safety net so people aren't trapped in debt for life. To restore fairness for borrowers, I reintroduced the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act.

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

Read my full statement here: cohen.house.gov/media-center...

Congressman Cohen Applauds Biden Decision to Lift State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation for Cuba

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has long admired the Cuban people and has advocated for improved relations with the island nation, today applauded President Biden’s decision to lift i...

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

President Biden's move to lift Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism designation is the right call & long overdue. Trump's 2021 designation was baseless. The Castros are gone—it’s time to build on Obama-era progress, and Trump shouldn't reverse this step and take us back to a Cold War mindset.

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President Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. label of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as part of a deal aided by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

I reintroduced this bill less than 10 days ago, and it's great to start the year with a win for transparency. The Senate should act quickly to pass it. More here: cohen.house.gov/media-center...

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

The TVA was created by Congress, it's home to the nation's highest paid federal employee, but for years they've been exempt from disclosing info on their highest-paid employees. That has to end, and tonight my bipartisan TVA Salary Transparency Act passed the House by a unanimous vote of 423-0.

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

Read my full statement here: cohen.house.gov/media-center...

Congressman Cohen Commends Biden and his Team for Successfully Negotiating an Israeli-Hamas Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today commended President Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and the whole National Security team for the su...

Steve Cohen@repcohen.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

I commend President Biden, Sec. Blinken & NatSec Advisor Jake Sullivan for their many long hours of negotiations to secure this latest #ceasefire in Israel & Palestine. It's a step toward bringing hostages home, and will provide safety for innocent people in Gaza. I hope it leads to lasting peace.

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

Donald Trump will use his 2nd term to bury the full extent of Special Counsel Smith's findings and shield his accomplices. I wrote to AG Garland urging him to act NOW: drop the charges against Nauta & De Oliveira, release the report, and let the truth see the light of day. Time is running out.

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

Pleased to be joined by @keating.house.gov, Rep. Joe Wilson, & Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar as original co-sponsors of the Combating Global Corruption Act. More info on the bill here: cohen.house.gov/media-center...

Representatives Cohen, Wilson, Keating and Salazar Reintroduce the Combating Global Corruption Act

WASHINGTON -- Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Bill Keating (MA-09), Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) today re-introduced the Combating Global Corruption Act, bipartisan legisla...

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

Corruption fuels authoritarian dictatorships, human rights abuses, & global instability—fighting it should be at the core of US foreign policy. As a senior member of the US Helsinki Commission, that’s why I reintroduced the Combating Global Corruption Act today to hold corrupt actors accountable.

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

Jack Smith’s subtle indictment of the Supreme Court. As James Carville would say-ITS THE SUPREME COURT STUPID. God,have mercy ….

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

I have let my position be known to the Biden administration and others of influence that Merrick Garland act immediately to have the special counsel’s report on the classified documents case released to the public. It can be done but it will take immediate action by the DOJ.Trust/transparency!NOW

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

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/u... TRUMP WOULD HAVE BEEN CONVICTED, JACK SMITH AND STEVE COHEN AND A JURY OF HIS PEERS

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

“But for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial,” the report said.

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Sponsored Bills(55)

H.R. 9186 (119th)
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more closely align the Act with modern medical kno…
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,…

Cosponsored Bills(309)

H. Res. 1341 (119th)
Expressing support for the recognition of June 7, 2026, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day"…
Joined: 2026-06-04
H.R. 9047 (119th)
To restrict the establishment of triumphal arches within certain areas of the District of Co…
Joined: 2026-05-29
H. Res. 1325 (119th)
Expressing support for May 2026 as "American Stroke Month" and encouraging all to learn the …
Joined: 2026-05-29
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

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Voting History

568 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
2025-05-06	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
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-10	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1228 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed

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