Tennessee House · 2025–2026 Regular Session

HB 1708: As enacted, adds certain language comprehension requirements for certain driver licenses; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted in…

Amendment: amendment 2 (Jones J) · April 20, 2026 · Yeas 19, nays 73 · Party-line vote

How each party voted

Democrats
Yea 19 · Nay 1 · Not voting 4
Republicans
Yea 0 · Nay 72 · Not voting 3

Speaker Cameron Sexton voted nay.

Bill

Bill
HB 1708
Motion
Amendment: amendment 2 (Jones J)
Date
April 20, 2026
Session
2025–2026 Regular Session
Yeas–nays
Yeas 19, nays 73; 7 didn't vote yes or no (0 present, not voting)
Result
Failed, as the official record marks it

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The chamber on this vote

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How each member voted

Yea (19)

Nay (73)

Not voting (7)