U.S. Representative
Matt Van Epps
Tennessee District 7
RepublicanConservative
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare
6
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
0.52Conservative
Matt Van Epps is a conservative Republican whose voting record places him very close to the average Republican position in the House. His NOMINATE score of 0.521 indicates he votes consistently with conservative positions on the issues that have come before him.
LiberalModerateConservative
Republican avg
Near the average for Republicans (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
6
total votes analyzed
Overview
Matt Van Epps is a newly-elected Republican representative from Tennessee serving in the U.S. House. With only 6 votes on record, he is in the very early stages of establishing his legislative record. His voting pattern thus far shows alignment with Republican leadership positions, including supporting procedural motions that advance the majority party's agenda. He has voted against Democratic motions to recommit, which is typical for members of the majority party. Given his limited time in office, it is difficult to draw comprehensive conclusions about his policy priorities or legislative focus areas. His committee assignments and future voting record will provide more insight into his approach to governance.
Key Positions
- •Supports Republican procedural motions in the House
- •Votes with Republican leadership on floor procedures
- •Opposes Democratic procedural efforts such as motions to recommit
By Policy Area
Healthcare6
67% yea33% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
3 votes across 1 categories