Representative James 'Jim' A. McDermott

Biographical

Full Name: James 'Jim' A. McDermott
Current Office: U.S. House - District 7, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/1988
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Therese; 2 Children: Katherine, James
Birth Date: 12/28/1936
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Home City: Seattle, WA
Religion: Episcopalian
Issue Category

Recent Public Statements

Letter to Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security - United States-India Homeland Security

May 20, 2013 - The Honorable Janet Napolitano Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 3801 Nebraska Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Napolitano, In anticipation of the United ...

The Story of Our Time

May 9, 2013 - Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, in light of ongoing budget discussions and damaging sequestration cuts to programs that help our most vulnerable populations, it is time ...

Full Faith and Credit Act

May 9, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, we haven't done anything in this House all week, and here we are working on a plan on ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 American Conservative Union Lifetime Score 2%
2012 American Conservative Union Ratings of Congress 0%
2012 National Electrical Contractors Association Positions 40%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $611,669.76
Total Spent $601,201.89
Cash On Hand $28,598.93
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jim McDermott refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View James 'Jim' A. McDermott's Washington Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/mcdermott/webforms/new/contact.shtml

Washington, D.C. Website
http://mcdermott.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/RepJimMcDermott

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/CongressmanJimMcDermott

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepJimMcDermott

Washington, D.C.
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3106
Fax: 202-225-6197

District
1809 7th Avenue
Suite 1212
Seattle, WA 98101-1399
Phone: 206-553-7170
Fax: 206-553-7175

Key Staff
Jan Shinpoch
Chief of Staff
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4707
Phone: 202-225-3106
Fax: 202-225-6197

Key Staff
Beverly Swain
Scheduler
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4707
Phone: 202-225-3106
Fax: 202-225-6197

Key Staff
Mike DeCesare
Communications Director
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4707
Phone: 202-225-3106
Fax: 202-225-6197