Matt Van Epps
RepublicanTN-7 · Representative
Votes where this member broke with their party or the margin was razor-thin (10 votes or fewer). These are the votes that reveal the most about where someone really stands.
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Motion to Recommit
On Motion to Recommit
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Recommit
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
On Passage
Defending American Property Abroad Act
On Motion to Adjourn
On Motion to Recommit
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
On Passage
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
On Motion to Recommit
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
On Passage
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 8029) Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act; (H.R. 5103) Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act; (H.R. 7084) Defending American Property Abroad Act; and (H. Res. 1128) Expressing the Support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 8029) Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act; (H.R. 5103) Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act; (H.R. 7084) Defending American Property Abroad Act; and (H. Res. 1128) Expressing the Support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
American Water Stewardship Act
On Passage
BOWOW Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government
On Passage
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
On Passage
Deporting Fraudsters Act
On Motion to Recommit
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) Deporting Fraudsters Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) BOWOW Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
MAWS Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) Deporting Fraudsters Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) BOWOW Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism
On Motion to Recommit
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran
On Passage
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act
On Motion to Refer
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee’s review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
On Motion to Recommit
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
On Passage
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
On Passage
Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
ROTOR Act
On Motion to Recommit
Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Information Quality Assurance Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
On Passage
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
On Motion to Commit
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bills (S. 1383) the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act; (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; and (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
On Passage
Undersea Cable Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit
Undersea Cable Protection Act
On Passage
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025
On Passage
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended
Providing for consideration of the bills (S. 1383) the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act; (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; and (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
On Passage
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
On Motion to Recommit
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) the Undersea Cable Protection Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act; and for other purposes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PROTECT Taiwan Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Housing for the 21st Century Act
On Motion to Recommit
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
On Passage
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
On Passage
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148); providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090)
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148); providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090)
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Resolution
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress
On Passage
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
On Motion to Recommit
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
On Passage
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; and for other purposes
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Passage
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; and for other purposes
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 6945 and H.R. 6359; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution H.J. Res. 140
On Passage
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 6945 and H.R. 6359; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution H.J. Res. 140
On Passage
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN
On Motion to Recommit
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
AI for Main Street Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Main Street Parity Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Passage
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
On Motion to Recommit
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
On Passage
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
On Motion to Recommit
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
On Motion to Recommit
Tipped Employee Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
On Passage
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
On Motion to Recommit
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
On Motion to Recommit
SHOWER Act
On Passage
SHOWER Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
AGOA Extension Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Remote Access Security Act
On Passage
Affordable HOMES Act
On Retaining Divisions B and C
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
On Retaining Division A
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
On Passage
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
On Passage
Breaking the Gridlock Act
On Motion to Discharge
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
Call of the House
On Passage
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Passage
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Motion to Recommit
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Motion to Recommit
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Motion to Recommit
SPEED Act
On Motion to Recommit
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Passage
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Passage
SPEED Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Passage
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Motion to Recommit
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Motion to Recommit
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6703) Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act; (H.R. 498) Do No Harm in Medicaid Act; and (H.R. 3492) Protect Children’s Innocence Act; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) SPEED Act
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6703) Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act; (H.R. 498) Do No Harm in Medicaid Act; and (H.R. 3492) Protect Children’s Innocence Act; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) SPEED Act
On Passage
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Passage
Reliable Power Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere
On Passage
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Passage
Power Plant Reliability Act
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4776) the SPEED Act; (H.R. 1366) the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act: (H.R. 845) the Pet and Livestock Protection Act; (H.R. 3616) the Reliable Power Act; (H.R. 3632) the Power Plant Reliability Act; and (H.R. 4371) the Kayla Hamilton Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4776) the SPEED Act; (H.R. 1366) the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act: (H.R. 845) the Pet and Livestock Protection Act; (H.R. 3616) the Reliable Power Act; (H.R. 3632) the Power Plant Reliability Act; and (H.R. 4371) the Kayla Hamilton Act
On Motion to Recommit
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Motion to Recommit
Power Plant Reliability Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
On Motion to Recommit
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Passage
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Passage
Protect America’s Workforce Act
On Motion to Table
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors
On Passage
PERMIT Act
On Motion to Recommit
PERMIT Act
On Passage
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Passage
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act
On Passage
Electric Supply Chain Act
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes
On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668, and S. 1071; and for other purposes
On Motion to Discharge
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive Order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes
On Motion to Commit
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668, and S. 1071; and for other purposes
On Passage
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Make SWAPs Efficient Act
On Passage
PROTECT Our Kids Act
On Passage
TRACE Act