John W. Rose

[constituency_baseline] District summary: Tennessee's 6th Congressional District encompasses all or parts of 19 counties in Middle Tennessee, stretching from the northern Nashville suburbs in Sumner and Wilson counties eastward through the Cumberland Plateau to Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland region. The district has a population of approximately 788,325 and is rated R+36 (safe Republican). The economy blends agriculture (Rose is an eighth-generation farmer), manufacturing, healthcare, and growing suburban/exurban communities near Nashville. The district is 79.4% White, with a median household income of $69,359 — above the national median but below many suburban districts. Key indicators: 13.8% poverty rate, 67.9% homeownership, 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree, and a median age of 39.5. The district includes Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville and portions of rapidly growing Williamson and Rutherford counties. Rose has represented the district since 2019.

Voted yea on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Budget Reconciliation (Concurrence in Senate Amendment)) on 2025-07-03: Rose voted with all 218 Republicans on this 218-214 party-line final vote enacting sweeping budget reconciliation with deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP alongside permanent tax cuts. TN-06 has 13.8% poverty and an estimated 20%+ of constituents rely on Medicaid. Top donor sectors — real estate, commercial banks, and insurance — stood to benefit from the bill's tax provisions. Notably, Rose initially opposed the bill in May over the SALT deduction cap increase (calling it a 'bailout for Democrat Governors paid for by red states'), but reversed to support the final version, creating a cross-pressure between donor-aligned fiscal policy and constituent material interests.

Voted nay on H.R. 9747 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025) on 2024-09-25: Rose was one of only 82 House members and just three Tennessee Republicans (with Burchett and Ogles) to vote against this continuing resolution that passed 341-82. He opposed the CR because it did not include the SAVE Act for election integrity or significant spending cuts, breaking with the overwhelming majority of his party and the House.

Voted nay on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: Rose voted against $60.84 billion in Ukraine aid, joining the majority of House Republicans (112 opposed, 101 supported). He simultaneously voted 'Yes' on the Israel aid package (H.R. 8034), drawing a sharp contrast between his unwavering support for Israel and opposition to Ukraine funding. The GOP for Ukraine organization gave him an 'F' grade, noting he consistently opposed Ukraine aid across multiple measures.