Matt Van Epps — U.S. Representative for TN-7
Matt Van Epps is a Republican Representative representing Tennessee (district 7), serving a term from 2025-12-04 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Tennessee |
| District | TN-7 |
| Current term | 2025-12-04 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1983-03-29 |
| Bioguide ID | V000139 |
Election & Term History
Matt Van Epps has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for TN-7 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Matt Van Epps has cast 293 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Matt Van Epps is more conservative than 72% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.629 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 72% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 293 |
| Votes with own party | 99.4% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 0 of 643 (0.0%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Matt Van Epps in?
Matt Van Epps is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for TN-7.
How long has Matt Van Epps served in Congress?
Matt Van Epps's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-12-04 to 2027-01-03.
How does Matt Van Epps's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Matt Van Epps is more conservative than 72% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 293 recorded votes.
How often does Matt Van Epps vote with their own party?
Matt Van Epps has voted with the majority of their own party on 99.4% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 0 of 643 recorded votes (0.0%).