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Harlan Mathews

Harlan Mathews

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Harlan Mathews Congressional Service

Harlan Mathews is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. HARLAN served as a Senator for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Harlan Mathews participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored 1 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 189 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Centrist

Harlan Mathews focused on fiscal responsibility and supported measures to balance the budget. He often emphasized the importance of reducing national debt.

Centrist

He advocated for supporting local farmers and improving agricultural efficiency, while also ensuring fair trade practices.

Centrist

Mathews favored pragmatic immigration policies that balanced border security with pathways to legal status for undocumented immigrants.

Liberal

Harlan Mathews supported increasing federal funding for public education and improving access to higher education for all students.

Centrist

He advocated for a balanced approach to energy policy that included both traditional energy sources and the exploration of renewable energy.

Liberal

Mathews acknowledged climate change and supported policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and investing in sustainable practices.

Centrist

He favored reforms to expand access to healthcare while maintaining cost-effective measures to manage spending.

Liberal

Harlan Mathews supported initiatives to increase affordable housing and improve urban development strategies.

Centrist

Mathews promoted infrastructure improvements and investments in public transportation to enhance connectivity and economic growth.

Centrist

He committed to enhancing veterans' benefits and improving healthcare services for veterans.

Liberal

Harlan Mathews was an advocate for expanding voting rights and making the voting process more accessible to all citizens.

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Harlan Mathews's Latest Votes

Congress 103 Vote 283 - To certify continued progress on Russian troop withdrawal from Latvia and Estonia.
Amendment Agreed to (97-1)September 23, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 279 - To reduce the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1994 for community development grants of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Amendment Rejected (48-51)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 277 - To reduce funding for the National Service Initiative to authorized levels.
Motion to Table Failed (45-55)September 22, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 273 - To reduce the appropriation for Selective Service System salaries and expenses.
Motion to Table Agreed to (58-41)September 21, 1993
Congress 103 Vote 272 - To reduce the appropriation for the implementation of the space station program by $1,446,000,000 for the purposes of reducing the deficit in the Federal budget.
Motion to Table Agreed to (59-40)September 21, 1993

Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill S 11February 2, 2024