Rep. Johnny Garrett
Republican Tennessee House · District 45 · Tennessee
+0.278Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#85 of 95Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.6%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
4297Roll calls (29 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2018-11-06 · rep.johnny.garrett@capitol.tn.gov · wapp.capitol.tn.gov/…/member.aspx?district=H45 · capitol.tn.gov/…/h45.html · Open States ID 8aeb3cc6-b0ca-4af6-ae9d-06aca0c6ae14
Capitol: Room 608, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-3893
Where they sit in the Tennessee House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Tennessee House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Johnny Garrett. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Johnny Garrett.
Committees
- Finance, Ways and Means
- Judiciary
- Ways and Means
Recent votes (latest 60 of 4297 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | HJR 8 FLOOR VOTE: REFER TO COMMITTEE 5/6/2026 Passed Memorials, Death - U.S. Senator James Ralph Sasser - | Yea | Pass 66–19 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 2111 FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 4 4/23/2026 Passed Correctional Programs - As enacted, creates the state families of incarcerated individuals advisory board within the department of correction for the purposes of assisting the families of incarcerated individuals. - Amen | Yea | Pass 94–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 1849 FLOOR VOTE: PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed Local Government, General - As enacted, enacts the "Essential Governmental Employee Housing Act of 2026"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67. | Yea | Pass 92–1 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 281 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Devereau J. Williams - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1535 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT 4/23/2026 Passed Memorials, Recognition - Sidney Ware, Brandon Randolph, Fatima Grandos Macareno, Mu Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and No Labels at Middle Tennessee State University - | Yea | Pass 92–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 282 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Adrian Maclin - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 289 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Nicole Gates-Golden - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 272 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Levonna Davis - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 2473 FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, vacates the present board of commissioners of each existing authority for metropolitan and regional airports and reconstitutes a new governing body; makes related | Yea | Pass 73–21 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 270 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Angelic Mister - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 2473 FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, vacates the present board of commissioners of each existing authority for metropolitan and regional airports and reconstitutes a new governing body; makes related | Yea | Pass 74–21 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 29 FLOOR VOTE: CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 3 4/23/2026 Passed Chiropractors - As enacted, requires certain insurers to reimburse chiropractic physicians at the same rate as physicians for the same services. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7 and Title 63. | Yea | Pass 87–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 279 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Demario Hollowell - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 278 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Portia Moore - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 276 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Tony Pree - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 291 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Denise Williams-Greene - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 292 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Anner Echols - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1650 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee Homecoming '86 - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 277 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Marilyn Peete Hilliard - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 283 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Farra Hych - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 275 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Amy Schaftlein - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 286 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Beonka Williams - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 287 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Terry Brown - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 269 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Samuel Bachelor - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 2314 FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 Passed Obscenity and Pornography - As enacted, prohibits the issuance of a license to operate certain adult-oriented establishments unless certain signage is posted. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39. | Yea | Pass 83–10 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 271 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Marcus Brown - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 1464 FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 1 4/23/2026 Passed Salaries and Benefits - As enacted, enacts "The Chance Carlton Act." - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8 and Title 50. | Yea | Pass 93–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 284 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Pastor Edrin Alexander - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 274 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Jerrad Taylor - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 285 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Devin Banks - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 288 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Bryan Carson - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1649 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Retirement - Coach Lamar Rogers - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 290 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Phyllis Williams - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 280 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Davina Jones - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1648 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed Memorials, Recognition - Suffs - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 1847 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39. | Yea | Pass 62–24 |
| 2026-04-23 | HR 273 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Raven Moody - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1647 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Luis Alexander Plascencia - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | SJR 1090 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Kelly Bales, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 1914 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Veterans - As enacted, authorizes state veterans' homes to provide services other than skilled nursing services to honorably discharged veterans. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 7. | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | SJR 1069 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Tracy Cunningham - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HJR 1475 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Death - Deputy Landon Faulkner, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | SJR 1086 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Death - Captain Phillip Shelton - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 2219 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY SALINAS AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Failed Immigration - As enacted, requires the sheriff of each county to enter into an agreement under an available federal 287(g) program, and expands the powers of the board of control of the Tennessee corrections institute. - | Nay | Fail 21–75 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 1922 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Sexual Offenders - As enacted, requires sexual offenders and violent sexual offenders to notify the owner or operator of any campground on which the offender intends to stay overnight of the offender's status as a sexual | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 220 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Water Authorities - As enacted, expands the areas served by the West Tennessee River Basin Authority to include Perry, Stewart, Houston, and Humphreys counties. - Amends TCA Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 11. | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 2038 HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/20/2026 Passed (3) Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, adds certain definitions concerning precious metals; makes precious metal coins legal tender; prohibits a person from compelling another to accept precious metal coins as legal | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HJR 1481 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kylee Am, Salutatorian, Hixson High School - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | SB 2102 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY BOYD AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed Public Utility Commission - As enacted, requires, for an electric utility providing services outside the corporate limits of the home municipality, expansion of the utility board to provide representation on the board fo | Yea | Pass 71–22 |
| 2026-04-20 | SJR 1078 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Interns - Mariana Perez Pita - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 2219 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Failed (3) Immigration - As enacted, requires the sheriff of each county to enter into an agreement under an available federal 287(g) program, and expands the powers of the board of control of the Tennessee corrections institute. - | Nay | Fail 22–72 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 1899 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, increases from three to five the maximum number of nonrelated persons in a home for the aged to be considered a tier 1 home for the aged; increases from four to six the | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 2661 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Niota - Subject to local approval, rewrites the charter of the City of Niota. - Amends Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1919; as amended and rewritten. | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HB 1708 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CHISM AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed Motor Vehicles - As enacted, adds certain language comprehension requirements for certain driver licenses; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted in the U.S. for certain vehicle registrations; req | Yea | Pass 86–7 |
| 2026-04-20 | HJR 1491 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Death - William Thomas "W.T." Housley - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HJR 1478 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Pazley G. Rose, Valedictorian, Hardin County High School - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | SJR 1058 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Marlin Hensley - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | SB 2102 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (2) Public Utility Commission - As enacted, requires, for an electric utility providing services outside the corporate limits of the home municipality, expansion of the utility board to provide representation on the board fo | Yea | Pass 66–23 |
| 2026-04-20 | SJR 1063 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Kalli Crowder, 4-H Top Honors - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | SJR 1102 FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Retirement - Mayor Billy Vogle - | Yea | Pass 96–0 |