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Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

RRepublicanTN-2 · Representative
58
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence12
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 7
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency56
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

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Tim Burchett

Republican · TN-2 · Said vs Did

economy⚠ Contradicts
Said (Press release, Jan 9, 2026)

“Chairman Comer announces Rep. Tim Burchett to chair the DOGE Subcommittee Chairman Comer announces Rep. Tim Burchett to chair the DOGE Subcommittee Nicholas.Boyd@… Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:20 Image For Immediate Release: Washington, DC (January 9, 2026) -- Today, Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced Congressman Tim Burchett (TN02) as the chair of the Su…”

Voted
Voted Yes HR 7147 — Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Mar 27, 2026 · Result: Passed

Burchett stated he would eliminate reckless spending and slash bureaucratic red tape. Voting Yes on a continuing appropriations act—which extends government spending without addressing underlying budget issues—directly contradicts his stated commitment to eliminate wasteful spending.

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