| Full Name: | Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Family: | Wife: Sandi; 2 Children: Jessica, Jesse III |
| Birth Date: | 03/11/1965 |
| Birth Place: | Greenville, SC |
| Home City: | Chicago, IL |
| Religion: | Baptist |
Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr.
Biographical
Recent Key Votes
HR 8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012
Legislation (Did Not Vote)
Aug. 1, 2012 - Extends the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 (Sec. 102). Extends ...
HR 658 - Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2012
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
Feb. 3, 2012 - Appropriates $3.35 billion for each fiscal year from 2012 through 2015 for airport planning and development (Sec. 101). Appropriates $2.7 billion for ...
Recent Public Statements
Pelosi, Nadler, 143 House Members File New Amicus Brief on Federal Case Against DOMA
Sept. 7, 2012 - Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Barney Frank, Congresswoman ...
Pelosi, Nadler, 130 House Members File Amicus Brief on Federal Case Against DOMA
July 10, 2012 - Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Barney Frank, Congresswoman ...
Letter to Secretary Sheldon, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
More Public Statements
July 6, 2012 - Dear Acting Secretary Sheldon, We are writing in support of the National Runaway Switchboard's application to continue to serve as the National Communication System for ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | National Journal Conservative on Foreign Policy Score | 0% |
| 2011 | National Journal Conservative on Economic Policy Score | 8% |
| 2011 | National Journal Liberal on Economic Policy Score | 92% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $1,003,682.86 |
| Total Spent | $1,063,065.87 |
| Cash On Hand | $105,703.12 |
| Debt | $0.00 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 11/26/2012 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Jesse Jackson, Jr. 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 Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr.'s Congressional Election 2002 National Political Awareness Test