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WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 18, 2023) – On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) joins Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss their votes to remove Speaker McCarthy from his position. 

WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 17, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding his vote for Jim Jordan as the next Speaker of the House: 

“I voted for Jim Jordan because he's a hardworking patriot who doesn't give up on his country or his beliefs. I'm disappointed the vote didn't pass, but I won't stop fighting for leadership that can unite our party and get our country onto a fiscally conservative track.”

The vote did not pass. Final tally below: 

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Oct. 11, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement in response to Rep. Steve Scalise (LA-01) being nominated for Speaker of the House: 

"Congratulations to my good friend Steve on receiving the Republican nomination for Speaker. I hope my colleagues will rally around Steve so we can get back to governing and advancing a conservative agenda. It's time for us to take this to the House floor and quickly start serving our constituents."

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 4, 2023) – On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Shawn Ryan, former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor joins Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss what stuck with him most from his time being a SEAL, how he helps veterans transition back into civilian life, and his dive into mental health research.

WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 3, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted for the motion to vacate the chair. He released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 3, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement on his intention to vote for the motion to vacate the chair.

“I have to vote my conscience. We failed to do our job and pass a budget and then passed a temporary spending bill to extend the deadline like we do every year. It’s a tough decision, but I’m poised to vote for the motion to vacate because we are $33 trillion dollars in debt. We either need to change our direction or change our leadership.”

WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 3, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement about the death of Officer Tucker Blakely, an officer with the Knox County Sheriff's Department.

“Kelly and I are praying for family of Officer Tucker Blakely, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every time they put on the uniform, and we are grateful for that every day. We will never forget their sacrifice. God bless the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.”

WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 30, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement about his vote against H.R. 5860 – Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act.