Tennessee House · 2025–2026 Regular Session

HB 1978: As introduced, authorizes the commissioner of revenue to issue a certificate of exemption to a taxpayer who qualifies for the sales and use tax exemption on…

Final Passage · March 30, 2026 · Yeas 37, nays 45

How each party voted

Democrats
Yea 9 · Nay 12 · Not voting 3
Republicans
Yea 28 · Nay 33 · Not voting 14

Speaker Cameron Sexton didn't vote, so this roll call doesn't count toward “votes with the Speaker.”

Bill

Bill
HB 1978
Motion
Final Passage
Date
March 30, 2026
Session
2025–2026 Regular Session
Yeas–nays
Yeas 37, nays 45; 17 didn't vote yes or no (9 present, not voting)
Result
Failed, as the official record marks it

Official record: the bill's page on the General Assembly's site (Votes) ↗
The bill on the General Assembly's site ↗

The chamber on this vote

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How each member voted

Yea (37)

Nay (45)

Present, not voting (9)

Not voting (8)