U.S. Representative
John W. Rose
Tennessee District 6
RepublicanVery Conservative
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget
49
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
0.66Very Conservative
Representative John W. Rose holds a very conservative voting record, positioning him to the right of the average House Republican based on his NOMINATE score of 0.661. His voting pattern reflects strong adherence to conservative principles across policy areas, particularly on procedural votes where he consistently opposes Democratic-led initiatives.
LiberalModerateConservative
Republican avg
More conservative than the average Republican (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
49
total votes analyzed
Overview
John W. Rose represents Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican member with a consistently conservative voting record. His ideological positioning places him among the more conservative members of his party, suggesting he prioritizes traditional Republican policy objectives. Across the recorded votes, Representative Rose has shown particular consistency on defense matters, supporting all defense-related measures that came before him. On healthcare legislation, he has opposed the majority of bills, voting 'yea' on approximately 41% of healthcare measures. His budget votes show a similar pattern of selective support. Rose's voting behavior on procedural matters—such as motions to order the previous question and resolutions—demonstrates strong party-line voting, consistently opposing Democratic procedural motions. This pattern is typical for members who take firm positions aligned with their party's strategic objectives in the chamber.
Key Positions
- •Strong supporter of defense-related legislation (100% support rate)
- •Opposes majority of healthcare legislation brought to the floor
- •Consistently votes against Democratic procedural motions
- •Supports some bipartisan measures under suspension of the rules
- •More conservative than the average House Republican
By Policy Area
Healthcare32
41% yea59% nay
Budget & Spending9
44% yea56% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $10.8M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$48K
73%
PAC / Committees$18K
27%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$35K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$13K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$30K · 55%
$200 – 499
$2K · 4%
$500 – 999
$520.51 · 1%
$1,000 – 1,999
$3K · 5%
$2,000+
$20K · 36%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (TN)$21K · 51%
Out-of-state$21K · 49%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
TN
$21K
TX
$5K
GA
$4K
MN
$3K
FL
$2K
IN
$1K
CA
$721.52
OK
$676.65
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
RETIRED$21K
ADVANCE FINANCIAL$4K
R&S NORTHEAST$4K
ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL$4K
PATRIOT ANGELS$3K
SAM NUTRITION$3K
DTC COMMUNICATIONS$2K
REMAX/CHOICE PROPERTIES$939.4
SELF-EMPLOYED$650.54
SINGING WIND LLC$380
STEPHEN PRICE$286.33
PSI$286.33
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Loan-repayments
$800K
Other / Uncategorized
$137K
Fundraising
$46K
Materials
$29K
Refunds
$4K
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$913K
ROSE, JOHN W.
2.$41K
LES WILLIAMSON LLC
3.$22K
TARGETED VICTORY LLC
4.$14K
CMDI
5.$4K
GOP NASHVILLE
6.$3K
MCLENDON, MARGARET
7.$3K
WILLIAMSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
8.$3K
WINRED TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$195K
Net Operating
$195K
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$4K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$9K
Opposing
$750
Total Outside Spending
$10K
Top Outside Spenders
01
$4KNATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND
+$4K
02
$3KNATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
+$3K
03
$2KNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND
+$2K
04
$750TOGETHER WE THRIVE
-$750
05
$50HOUSE FREEDOM FUND
+$50
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2026FEC: H8TN06094Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
46 votes across 6 categories