Sen. Joey Hensley
Republican Tennessee Senate · District 28 · Tennessee
+0.215Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#10 of 30Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
97.4%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
5232Roll calls (23 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2013-01-08 · sen.joey.hensley@capitol.tn.gov · wapp.capitol.tn.gov/…/member.aspx?district=S28 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov/…/Member?district=S28&ga=1 · capitol.tn.gov/…/s28.html · Open States ID fccb09fc-b331-4bba-8b84-fbd4ab3e3227
Capitol: Room 742, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-3100
Where they sit in the Tennessee Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Tennessee Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Joey Hensley. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Joey Hensley.
Committees
- Education
- Finance, Ways and Means (second vice chair)
- Health and Welfare
- Pensions
Recent votes (latest 60 of 5232 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1228 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Grayson Cook, Valedictorian, South Haven Christian School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1564 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Retirement - Jackie Wilkerson - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 2111 FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Correctional Programs - As enacted, creates the state families of incarcerated individuals advisory board within the department of correction for the purposes of assisting the families of incarcerated individuals. - Amen | Yea | Pass 30–1 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1645 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Fallen law enforcement officers of Hawkins County - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 2585 FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Failed Damages - As introduced, states that the amount of damages awarded as noneconomic damages must not exceed $1 million in a health care liability action arising from obstetric or maternity negligence resulting in the death | Nay | Fail 12–19 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1656 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Camryn Claire Alley, Valedictorian, Cookeville High School - | Yea | Pass 30–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1557 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Rhodes College in Memphis, 100th anniversary - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1501 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Caleb Lanius, Valedictorian, Powell High School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1215 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kyson Alexei Summers, Valedictorian, Waverly Central High School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1647 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Luis Alexander Plascencia - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1528 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kaitlyn Bogle, Top Ten Senior, Gordonsville High School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 232 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/23/2026 Passed Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes the county election commission to designate restroom facilities in each building in which the election is held that are for the use of workers or volunteers working for a campaign w | Yea | Pass 31–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1591 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kylie Wood, Salutatorian, Mt. Pleasant High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 2219 FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Immigration - As enacted, requires the sheriff of each county to enter into an agreement under an available federal 287(g) program, and expands the powers of the board of control of the Tennessee corrections institute. - | Yea | Pass 24–7 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1204 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Retirement - Ricky Anderson - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1243 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Sports - Evan Goins - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1227 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Samuel Jared, Valedictorian, South Haven Christian School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1277 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Samuel Ryan Ferrell, Salutatorian, Stone Memorial High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1475 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Death - Deputy Landon Faulkner, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 2374 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, removes the requirement to place a defendant on a state or federal list or database as a fugitive from justice for failure to appear, unless it is on a felony; authorizes a court to relieve | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1190 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Analisse Willbanks, Valedictorian, Adamsville High School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1202 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Adriauna Jones, Salutatorian, Middleton High School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SR 442 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Diana Escobar-Salgado, Valedictorian, Carter High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1618 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Joseph Johnson, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1594 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Patch Craig, Top Ten Senior, Collinwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1197 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Taiyona Foster, Salutatorian, Fayette-Ware High School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1599 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Dannielle Joanna Risner, Top Ten Senior, Collinwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1556 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jelena Armsworth, Salutatorian, L&N STEM Academy - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SR 435 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Clyne Walton, Salutatorian, Bolivar Central High School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1640 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Sloane Symonds, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1597 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Emma Claire Dicus, Top Ten Senior, Collinwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1516 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Robert Nelson Clement - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 2102 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Public Utility Commission - As enacted, requires, for an electric utility providing services outside the corporate limits of the home municipality, expansion of the utility board to provide representation on the board fo | Yea | Pass 26–5 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 1493 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Amend# 3 by Senator Lowe 4/23/2026 Passed Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report to the governor and both speakers by January 31, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and T | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1195 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Belle Blanchard, Salutatorian, Rossville Christian Academy - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SR 440 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Lily Seaton, Valedictorian, Austin-East High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1159 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Sports - Cleveland High School, Class AA state boys' dual wrestling champions - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1578 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Interns - Indian Clay - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 2343 FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, revises law relative to leave for teachers. - Amends TCA Title 49. | Yea | Pass 31–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1476 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Retirement - George Renaudin II - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1598 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Avery Rowlett, Top Ten Senior, Collinwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SR 433 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Interns - Lily Gale - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1584 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jacey Dugger, Top Ten Senior, Mt. Pleasant High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1511 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mery Diaz, Valedictorian, Bearden High School - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1250 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Tom Midyett - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1650 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee Homecoming '86 - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1538 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Rachel Baker, Salutatorian, Silverdale Baptist Academy - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1593 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Olivia Mattie Stults, Top Ten Senior, Collinwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1637 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Samuel Meadows, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SR 449 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Paytn Gibson, Carter Holmes, and Ty Miller of Memphis East T-STEM Academy - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1621 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Walker Schul, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1521 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Death - Jonathan Trevor Daniel - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1559 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Recognition - Memphis Zoo, 120th anniversary - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1652 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Nicholas McCloud, Salutatorian, Upperman High School - | Yea | Pass 30–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1653 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Abigail Brown, Third Honor, Upperman High School - | Yea | Pass 30–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 2175 FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Motor Vehicles - As enacted, requires a delivery network company or delivery network company driver to comply with certain automobile liability insurance requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 55; Title 56 an | Nay | Pass 19–9 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1492 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Death - Melvin Duley Cooper, Jr. - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1275 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - Trystan Forehand, Valedictorian, Innovation Academy - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SJR 1207 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Retirement - Cathy Hamsley - | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HJR 1613 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/23/2026 Passed (1) Memorials, Academic Achievement - David Zhen, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School - | Yea | Pass 32–0 |