Tennessee House approves consent calendar and adopts ceremonial resolutions including Black History Month centennial

The Tennessee House of Representatives passed its consent calendar and adopted several ceremonial resolutions during a floor session that featured no recorded debate on the measures. Representative Shirley Moody moved the consent calendar, which the clerk recorded as 'It's 94, no nays.'

The measures adopted on the floor were largely ceremonial recognitions. Leader Larry Camper moved adoption of House Joint Resolution 8 11, which he said 'commemorates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.' Representative Powell moved adoption of House Joint Resolution 8 10, a commendation for the Wright Bridal School, its Mariachi ensemble and director Mikhail Rodriguez. Representative Keane moved adoption of HJR 8 45 honoring the late Representative Tommy F. Brown of Chattanooga, and Chairman Clemens moved adoption of HJR 8 48 honoring Randy Tyree of Knox County.

Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar: moved by Representative Shirley Moody; clerk reported 'It's 94, no nays.'
- HJR 8 10 (honor/commendation): moved by Representative Powell; clerk reported 'It's 92, no nays, 1 present.'
- HJR 8 11 (commemorating 100th anniversary of Black History Month): moved by Leader Larry Camper; clerk reported 'It's 94, no nays.'
- HJR 8 45 (in memoriam for Representative Tommy F. Brown): moved by Representative Keane; clerk reported 'It's 94, no nays.'
- HJR 8 48 (in memoriam for Randy Tyree): moved by Chairman Clemens; clerk reported 'It's 93, no nays, 1 present.'

The chamber recorded minimal discussion on these items; motions were made, and the clerk read vote tallies after members voted. The resolutions are ceremonial and do not change state law or appropriations. The clerk and presiding officer handled roll call and declared each adopted after the reported tallies. The session later moved on to scheduling and committee announcements before adjourning to recess.

The next formal action recorded in the transcript was a motion to recess; the House was recessed until 2 p.m. Monday, 02/09/2026.