Full statement history
Every publicly sourced statement tracked for Tim Burchett — 19 counted toward the rhetoric score, plus any procedural entries shown below for completeness (not counted).
Toward Republicans
6.7n=102026-09-02 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Opening up Mining in America and preserving the Supreme Court a bill by @andybiggs4az https://t.co/4F4f0zsZ8s
This is a brief tweet crediting a specific named fellow Republican, Andy Biggs, for a bill on mining and Supreme Court composition.
Link to source ↗2026-09-02 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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I’m with @BasedMikeLee what about you America? https://t.co/yTk1HRrRr3
This tweet is a brief expression of agreement with fellow Republican Senator Mike Lee, with no substantive policy content, criticism, or engagement with any opposing position.
Link to source ↗2026-08-31 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Protecting our Bureau of Prisons folks from sexual assault. A much needed bill by @MarshaBlackburn passes house. https://t.co/6kB62JBdMs
This tweet credits Senator Marsha Blackburn (a fellow Republican) for a specific piece of legislation addressing sexual assault protections for Bureau of Prisons employees, so the target is own-party praise.
Link to source ↗2026-08-21 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Great speech tonight and for representing @VoteMarsha https://t.co/Gk8WT3mE9s
This is a brief tweet praising fellow Republican Marsha Blackburn for a speech, which counts as a targeted comment crediting a fellow…
Link to source ↗2026-08-19 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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I couldn’t send @SteveScalise home without a #435 jersey. Thanks for coming to town, Leader. https://t.co/xQGDesby2i
This is a friendly, personal tweet from Burchett to fellow Republican Steve Scalise, gifting him a jersey and thanking him for visiting.
Link to source ↗2026-08-08 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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I was honored to stand alongside my friend @VoteMarsha as she made history last night. On to November. https://t.co/9sEnrtQSOa
This is a brief supportive tweet from Burchett praising a fellow Republican, Marsha Blackburn, for a political milestone (likely her Senate primary win).
Link to source ↗2026-08-05 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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TN-06, get out the vote tomorrow for my friend @JohnnyGarrett. https://t.co/LXpvXXeNlG
This is a get-out-the-vote endorsement tweet supporting a fellow Republican candidate/legislator (Johnny Garrett) in the speaker's own party.
Link to source ↗2026-08-01 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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I don’t put much stock in fake news and polling data. I put stock in proven leadership. If you didn’t vote early, make a plan to go vote on August 6 for @VoteMarsha. https://t.…
The statement is a campaign endorsement of a fellow Republican, Marsha Blackburn, praising her as a proven leader.
Link to source ↗2026-07-30 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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My Bill the “Stop Retail Food Store SNAP Trafficking Act” attacks this very problem. If only our Chairs would take it up. https://t.co/SMATHVqFvp
Burchett is complaining that his own party's committee chairs (assuming Republican control of relevant committees, consistent with his own party) have not advanced his SNAP trafficking bill.
Link to source ↗2026-07-28 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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I’m proud to support my friend @BillHagertyTN. He’s right — get to the polls and vote Republican down the ballot. https://t.co/JlIG8sP3…
This is a targeted comment praising a fellow Republican, Senator Bill Hagerty, and urging support for the Republican party generally, so it is classified as own-party.
Link to source ↗Toward Democrats
3.4n=92026-09-03 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Not transing @NancyMace’s dog or innocent little kids. 🎥: @TMZ https://t.co/p9EJ14NCq9
This tweet is a sarcastic jab referencing a viral culture-war moment involving Nancy Mace, mocking transgender-related policy/advocacy…
Link to source ↗2026-09-01 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Act blue took the 5th? https://t.co/SYlWjDTqfK
This tweet targets ActBlue, the Democratic Party's dominant fundraising platform, with a sarcastic insinuation that it 'took the 5th' —…
Link to source ↗2026-09-01 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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We denounced Communism and only 8 Democrats joined us. https://t.co/naK0PScIuz
Burchett references a specific vote (a resolution denouncing Communism) and notes only 8 Democrats supported it, which gives some factual grounding rather than pure name-calling.
Link to source ↗2026-08-31 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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America it’s Monday. Do you know where your $40 million is? Defund the Taliban. https://t.co/acWwReGGdC
Burchett's tweet is a sarcastic jab implying that U.S.
Link to source ↗2026-08-21 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Well, you are denying babies their constitutional right to life so why not deny the rest of us our 1st amendment? https://t.co/ZFFlTV7Lw0
This tweet is a targeted rhetorical jab at an unnamed 'you' — presumably a pro-choice figure or the opposing party's position on abortion —…
Link to source ↗2026-07-31 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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Hey, Senate. What’s the hold up with the @DAGToddBlanche confirmation?
Burchett's tweet is a short rhetorical jab implying that the Senate is unjustifiably delaying confirmation of a Trump administration nominee (Todd Blanche, not a sitting member of Congress).
Link to source ↗2026-03-26 · News quote · CNBC
Reps Ro Khanna and Tim Burchett to push fraud probe across all 50 states
Ro is a pretty smart guy. We don't agree on a lot, but honesty is one of those things I think we can get along with…
This statement names a specific opposing-party colleague (Ro Khanna, a Democrat) and speaks positively about him, acknowledging policy…
Link to source ↗2025-10-15 · Interview · Mediaite / NewsNation town hall
NewsNation town hall remarks on cross-party friendships
“I respect Cortez, she's my buddy.”
Burchett (R) names a specific opposing-party member, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and expresses personal warmth and respect toward her, which counts as a targeted comment (opposition, positive).
2023-01-07 · Written statement · burchett.house.gov
Statement on Speaker McCarthy's election
“Reign in reckless spending, address the border crisis, and fight the woke agenda.”
This is a short slogan-style statement with no specific bill, vote, or named individual attached to any of the three claims.