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Tennessee House · Mar 12, 2026

HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar 3/12/2026 Failed (3)

Result: fail

HB 1857: Education, Curriculum - As enacted, requires each director of schools for an LEA and each director of a public charter school to annually ensure that students in grades K-12 enrolled in the LEA or public charter school observe the Fourth of July during the school year by receiving age- and grade-appropriate instruction on the founding of the United States, the separation of the original 13 colonies from Great Britain, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the fundamental rights and freedoms enjoyed by American citizens. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 50 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.

Totals

NayYea
Democratic20
Total20

Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.

All voters

LegislatorPosition
Karen Camper(Democratic)Nay
John Clemmons(Democratic)Nay