Rep. Jim McDermott
Democrat • 7th District, Washington • 13th Term • Sworn In 1989
- 9 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 142 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 26 of 440)
- 127 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 145 of 440) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 184 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Janice Schakowsky
- Rep. Christopher Gibson
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Jim Matheson
- Rep. Jeff Duncan
- Votes with party 94%
- Abstains: 5%
Campaign Contributions
This is a list of the top 10 industries giving campaign contributions to Jim McDermott in 2009-2010, the most recent fundraising cycle for which we have campaign contribution data.*
| Industry | Individual | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $500 | $29,000 | $29,500 |
| Employer Listed/Category Unknown | $20,227 | $0 | $20,227 |
| Building Trade Unions | $0 | $18,500 | $18,500 |
| Retired | $15,950 | $0 | $15,950 |
| Health Professionals | $0 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $0 | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Electric Utilities | $0 | $10,500 | $10,500 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $3,900 | $6,500 | $10,400 |
| Public Sector Unions | $0 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Forestry & Forest Products | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
This is a list of the top 10 interest groups giving campaign contributions to Jim McDermott in 2009-2010.*
| Interest Group | Individual | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life insurance (Insurance) |
$0 | $21,000 | $21,000 |
| Employer listed but category unknown (Employer Listed/Category Unknown) |
$20,227 | $0 | $20,227 |
| Building trades unions (Building Trade Unions) |
$0 | $18,500 | $18,500 |
| Retired (Retired) |
$15,950 | $0 | $15,950 |
| Pharmaceutical manufacturing (Pharmaceuticals/Health Products) |
$0 | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Gas & Electric Utilities (Electric Utilities) |
$0 | $10,500 | $10,500 |
| Forestry & Forest Products (Forestry & Forest Products) |
$0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Lobbyists & Public Relations (Lobbyists) |
$7,400 | $0 | $7,400 |
| Defense aerospace contractors (Defense Aerospace) |
$250 | $7,000 | $7,250 |
| Attorneys & law firms (Lawyers/Law Firms) |
$3,900 | $2,000 | $5,900 |
| Security brokers & investment companies (Securities & Investment) |
$0 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| IBEW (Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) (Industrial Unions) |
$0 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Accident & health insurance (Insurance) |
$0 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Physicians (Health Professionals) |
$0 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Computer software (Computers/Internet) |
$1,500 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Teachers unions (Public Sector Unions) |
$0 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Insurance companies, brokers & agents (Insurance) |
$500 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| Trial Lawyers & law firms (Lawyers/Law Firms) |
$0 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Sporting goods sales & manufacturing (Misc Manufacturing & Distributing) |
$3,400 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Other physician specialists (Health Professionals) |
$0 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Sea freight & passenger services (Sea Transport) |
$0 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Merchant marine & longshoremen unions (Transportation Unions) |
$0 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Real Estate developers & subdividers (Real Estate) |
$1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Fish Processing (Food & Beverage) |
$2,850 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Commercial service unions (Misc Unions) |
$0 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Fundraisers
Below are the three latest fundraising events for Jim McDermott.
What: Breakfast
Where: National Democratic Club Townhouse
Beneficiaries: Jim McDermott
Contributions: $5,000; $2,500; $1,000; $500
What: Breakfast
Where: The Phoenix Park Hotel
Beneficiaries: Jim McDermott
Contributions: $2,500 Host; $1,000 Individual
Make Checks Payable To: Friends for Jim McDermott
What: Reception
Where: The Home of John Weinfurter
Host(s): John Weinfurter
Beneficiaries: Jim McDermott
Contributions: $2,500 Host; $1,000 Individual
Make Checks Payable To: Friends of Jim McDermott
Campaign contribution data provided by OpenSecrets.org, the nonpartisan guide to money in politics. * Contribution data is constantly being updated and this page may not be entirely up to date. For the most current info visit Jim McDermott's OpenSecrets profile.
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Fax: 202-225-6197
OpenGovernment Profile

U.S. Congress - Rep. Jim McDermott, Washington (D)

