Tennessee SenateSB 263
State Government - As enacted, prohibits the enforcement and recognition of requirements or mandates issued by the World Health Organization, United Nations, or World Economic Forum in this state or its political subdivisions. - Amends TCA…
Passed 25–6Party-line
What it does: This bill clarifies that the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum have no jurisdiction in this state. This state and its political subdivisions must not be compelled to enforce, or collaborate with the enforcement of, requirements or mandates issued by the World Health Organization, the United Nations, or the World Economic Forum. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Third Consideration
The tally
Yes 25 · No 6 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Republicans | 25 | 0 | 2 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (33)
Yes 25
- Adam LoweR1
- Becky MasseyR6
- Bill PowersR22
- Bo WatsonR11
- Bobby HarshbargerR4
- Brent TaylorR31
- Dawn WhiteR13
- Ed JacksonR25
- Ferrell HaileR18
- Jack JohnsonR27
- Janice BowlingR16
- Jessie SealR8
- Joey HensleyR28
- John StevensR24
- Kerry RobertsR23
- Mark PodyR17
- Page WalleyR26
- Paul BaileyR15
- Paul RoseR32
- Randy McNallyR5
- Richard BriggsR7
- Rusty CroweR3
- Shane ReevesR14
- Steve SoutherlandR9
- Todd GardenhireR10
No 6
Not voting 2
- Ken YagerR12
- Tom HatcherR2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.