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Scott DesJarlais

Rep · Republican · District 4 · TN

Scott DesJarlais — Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District (official headshot)

Where they stand

Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.

Trend vs. medians

Scott DesJarlais's score per year against the House, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).

By issue category

Scott DesJarlais vs. the Republican median and the House median, per issue category.

Standout votes

Votes where Scott DesJarlais broke from the Republican majority in the House.

Detailed score tables

Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
80.41
Rep
R
4
2024
84.38
Rep
R
4
2023
89.34
Rep
R
4
2022
84.81
Rep
R
4

Year

2025
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
0.00
65.63
100.00
88.89
53.06
100.00
2024
100.00
90.00
100.00
0.00
100.00
81.63
95.38
86.84
64.56
66.67
2023
100.00
90.91
100.00
100.00
100.00
94.44
100.00
91.67
76.32
100.00
2022
100.00
75.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
86.67
100.00
66.67
80.65
100.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Scott DesJarlais's voting record?

Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-4) earned a 80% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Scott DesJarlais was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Scott DesJarlais's lifetime ILA score averages 85%. Scott DesJarlais represents Tennessee's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

How aligned is Scott DesJarlais with limited-government principles?

Scott DesJarlais earned a 80% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Scott DesJarlais cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.

What is Scott DesJarlais's ILA score?

Scott DesJarlais has a 80% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Scott DesJarlais's lifetime average is 85%.

Has Scott DesJarlais received recognition from ILA?

Scott DesJarlais was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.

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