Jim McDermott (Washington)

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Jim McDermott
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Washington House of Representatives
Washington State Senate District 43
U.S. House Washington District 7
Successor: Pramila Jayapal

Compensation

Net worth

$461,026

Education

Bachelor's

Wheaton College

Medical

University of Illinois

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1968 - 1970

Personal
Religion
Christian: Episcopalian
Profession
Psychiatrist

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James A. "Jim" McDermott (b. December 28, 1936, in Chicago, Ill.) is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington's 7th Congressional District from 1989 to 2017. [1]

Biography

McDermott was born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned his B.S. from Wheaton College in 1958, and he earned his M.D. from the University of Illinois Medical School in 1963.[2] Prior to his election to the United States House of Representatives, McDermott served as a member of both the Washington State Senate and the Washington House of Representatives.[3]

Career

The following is an abbreviated list of McDermott's professional and political career:[4]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

McDermott served on the following committees:[6]

2013-2014

McDermott served on the following committees:[7][8]

2011-2012

McDermott served the following committees:[9]

  • Ways and Means Committee Senior member
    • Subcommittee on Trade Ranking member
    • Subcommittee on Human Resources Senior member
    • Subcommittee on Oversight

Key votes

114th Congress

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The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[10][11] For more information pertaining to McDermott's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[12]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015
See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. McDermott was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[13][14]
Trade promotion authority
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. McDermott was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[15][16]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Nay3.png After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). McDermott was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[17][18]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Yea3.png The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. McDermott was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[19][20]

Defense spending authorization

Nay3.png On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." McDermott voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[21] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[22]

Nay3.png On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[23][24] McDermott voted with 48 other Democrats and nine Republicans against the bill.[25] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[26]

2016 Budget proposal

Nay3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including McDermott, voted against the resolution.[27][28][29]

2015 budget

Yea3.png On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[30] McDermott voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[31] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[32] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Nay3.png On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. McDermott voted with five other Democrats against the bill.[33][34]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Yea3.png On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. McDermott voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[35][36]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." McDermott voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[37][38]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Nay3.png On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. McDermott voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[39][40]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[41] McDermott voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[42]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." McDermott voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[43][44]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Nay3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. McDermott voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[45][46]

Cyber security

Yea3.png On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[47] McDermott voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[48]

Nay3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[49] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. McDermott voted with 78 Democrats and 37 Republicans against the bill.[50]

Immigration

Nay3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[51] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. McDermott voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[52]

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[53] For more information pertaining to McDermott's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[54]

National security

NDAA

Yea3.png McDermott voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[55]

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.pngMcDermott voted in opposition of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[55]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Yea3.png McDermott voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[55]

CISPA (2013)

Nay3.png McDermott voted in opposition of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[56] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[55]

Economy

Farm bill

Nay3.png On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[57] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[58][59] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[59] McDermott voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill.

2014 Budget

Yea3.png On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[60][61] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[61] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[62] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. McDermott joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[60][61]

Farm Bill
See also: United States Farm Bill 2013

Nay3.png McDermott voted against the Farm Bill on July 11, 2013. The bill passed in a 216-208 vote.[63] The bill passed included farm policy, but did not include food stamps.[64]

King Amendment

McDermott signed a letter sent to Collin Peterson in August 2013, asking him to keep Steve King's amendment out of the final Farm Bill.[65] The "Protect Interstate Commerce Act" amendment prevents states from applying their own laws on agricultural products to agricultural products from another state.[66] King introduced the amendment in response to a law in California, requiring a larger size cage for egg-producing chickens. King represents Iowa, which is a large egg producer.

Government shutdown
See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Nay3.pngOn September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[67] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[68] McDermott voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[69]

Yea3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[70] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. McDermott voted for HR 2775.[71]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nay3.png McDermott voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[72] The vote largely followed party lines.[73]

Healthcare

Repealing Obamacare

Nay3.png McDermott has voted against all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[74]

Social issues

Abortion

Nay3.png McDermott voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[75]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal cliff

Nay3.png McDermott voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003, while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 16 Democrats that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[76]


Issues

Presidential preference

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ McDermott endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[77]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton

IRS targeting

During a congressional hearing on scandal involving the Internal Revenue Service specifically targeting conservative groups on June 4, 2013, McDermott referred to the hearings as "political theater" and stated that there was no conspiracy. He then went on to say, "It's clearly wrong. It was inept, stupid and a whole lot of other things."[78]

American response in Syria

See also: United States involvement in Syria

More than 100 House lawmakers signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to call Congress back into session if he planned to use military force in Syria.[79]

Rep. Scott Rigell wrote in the letter in August 2013, “Engaging our military in Syria when no direct threat to the United States exists and without prior congressional authorization would violate the separation of powers that is clearly delineated in the Constitution.”[79][80]

The members of Congress believed that Obama should have asked Congress for permission before engaging in Libya. The letter asked, “If the use of 221 Tomahawk cruise missles, [sic] 704 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, and 42 Predator Hellfire missiles expended in Libya does not constitute ‘hostilities,’ what does?”[80]

The letter stated, “If you deem that military action in Syria is necessary, Congress can reconvene at your request. We stand ready to come back into session, consider the facts before us, and share the burden of decisions made regarding U.S. involvement in the quickly escalating Syrian conflict."[80]

A total of 98 Republicans signed the letter. McDermott was one of 18 Democratic members to sign the letter.[80]

On August 29, 2013, 53 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes and cautioned that the situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[80][81] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council “to build international consensus” condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. McDermott was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[80][81]

Elections

2016

See also: Washington's 7th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Pramila Jayapal (D) defeated Brady Walkinshaw (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Jayapal and Walkinshaw defeated seven other candidates in the primary. Incumbent Jim McDermott (D) did not seek re-election in 2016, leaving the seat open.[82][83]

U.S. House, Washington District 7 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPramila Jayapal 56% 212,010
     Democratic Brady Walkinshaw 44% 166,744
Total Votes 378,754
Source: Washington Secretary of State


U.S. House, Washington District 7 Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPramila Jayapal 42.1% 82,753
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBrady Walkinshaw 21.3% 41,773
     Democratic Joe McDermott 19.1% 37,495
     Republican Craig Keller 8.2% 16,058
     Republican Scott Sutherland 4.6% 9,008
     Democratic Arun Jhaveri 1.7% 3,389
     Independent Leslie Regier 1.3% 2,592
     Democratic Donovan Rivers 1.2% 2,379
     Independent Carl Cooper 0.5% 1,056
Total Votes 196,503
Source: Washington Secretary of State

2014

See also: Washington's 7th Congressional District elections, 2014

McDermott won re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 7th District on November 4, 2014. McDermott and Craig Keller (R) were the top two vote-getters in the blanket primary.[84]

U.S. House, Washington District 7 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJim McDermott Incumbent 81% 203,954
     Republican Craig Keller 19% 47,921
Total Votes 251,875
Source: Washington Secretary of State


U.S. House, Washington District 7, Blanket Primary, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJim McDermott Incumbent 76.5% 95,708
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCraig Keller 9.3% 11,687
     Republican Scott Sutherland 6.7% 8,443
     Independent Doug McQuaid 6.4% 7,973
     Independent Goodspaceguy 1.1% 1,377
Total Votes 125,188
Source: Results via Associated Press

Endorsements

McDermott was endorsed by the following people and organizations:

  • The Seattle Times[85]

2012

See also: Washington's 7th Congressional District elections, 2012

McDermott won re-election in 2012.[86] He and Ron Bemis (R) advanced past the August 7, 2012, blanket primary, defeating Don Rivers (D), Andrew Hughes (D), Charles Allen (D), Scott Sutherland (R), and Goodspaceguy (Employmentwealth Party). They faced off in the general election on November 6, 2012.[87][88][89]

U.S. House, Washington District 7 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJim McDermott Incumbent 79.7% 298,368
     Republican Ron Bemis 20.3% 76,212
Total Votes 374,580
Source: Washington Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, Washington District 7 Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJim McDermott (D) Incumbent 70.9% 124,692
Green check mark transparent.pngRon Bemis (R) 15.2% 26,791
Andrew I. Hughes (D) 5.9% 10,340
Scott Sutherland (R) 3.2% 5,573
Charles Allen (D) 2.5% 4,367
Donovan Rivers (D) 1.5% 2,688
Goodspaceguy (I) 0.8% 1,387
Total Votes 175,838

[90]

Full history


Campaign finance summary

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Jim McDermott campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014U.S. House (Washington, District 7)Won $591,924 N/A**
2012U.S. House Washington District 7Won $611,669 N/A**
2010U.S. House Washington District 7Won $582,232 N/A**
2008U.S. House Washington District 7Won $614,932 N/A**
2006U.S. House Washington District 7Won $888,559 N/A**
2004U.S. House Washington District 7Won $379,513 N/A**
2002U.S. House Washington District 7Won $415,537 N/A**
2000U.S. House Washington District 7Won $368,877 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal Gain Index

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See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, McDermott's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $436,527 to $485,525. That averages to $461,026, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. McDermott ranked as the 277th most wealthy representative in 2012.[103] Between 2004 and 2012, McDermott's calculated net worth[104] decreased by an average of 6 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[105]

Jim McDermott Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2004$928,940
2012$461,026
Growth from 2004 to 2012:−50%
Average annual growth:−6%[106]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[107]

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). McDermott received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry. Comparatively, the top industry employer in Washington's 7th Congressional District was Educational services, and health care and social assistance, according to a 2012 U.S. Census survey.[108]

From 1989-2014, 24.35 percent of McDermott's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[109]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Jim McDermott (Washington) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $5,530,303
Total Spent $5,445,759
Top industry in the districtEducational services, and health care and social assistance
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals$394,637
Public Sector Unions$293,150
Building Trade Unions$229,300
Lawyers/Law Firms$219,723
Industrial Unions$210,000
% total in top industry7.14%
% total in top two industries12.44%
% total in top five industries24.35%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, McDermott was a "far-left Democratic leader," as of July 30, 2014.[110] McDermott was a "far-left Democratic follower," in July 2013.[111]

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[112]

McDermott most often voted with:

McDermott least often voted with:


Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, McDermott missed 694 of 17,003 roll call votes from January 1989 to September 2015. This amounted to 4.1 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[113]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. McDermott paid his congressional staff a total of $1,223,315 in 2011. He ranked 8th on the list of the highest paid representative staff salaries Overall, Washington ranked 18th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[114]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

McDermott ranked 18th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[115]

2012

McDermott ranked 49th in the liberal rankings in 2012.[116]

2011

McDermott was one of two members of congress who ranked 58th in the liberal rankings in 2011.[117]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

McDermott voted with the Democratic Party 94.2 percent of the time, which ranked 62nd among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[118]

2013

McDermott voted with the Democratic Party 94.0 percent of the time, which ranked 61st among the 201 House Democratic members as of July 2013.[119]

2016 Democratic National Convention

Personal

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McDermott has two children.[130]

Recent news

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Seattle Times, "AP source: Rep. Jim McDermott of Seattle to announce retirement," January 4, 2016
  2. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "McDERMOTT, James A., (1936 - )"
  3. ↑ The National Journal, "Jim McDermott Biography," accessed July, 2013
  4. ↑ Biographical Directory, "McDermott," accessed January 3, 2014
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  104. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
  105. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  106. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  107. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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