Jim Jordan (Ohio)

Jim Jordan

U.S. House Ohio District 4

Tenure

2007 - Present

Term ends

2019

Years in position

11

Prior offices

Ohio State Senate

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Ohio House of Representatives

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Republican Party

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000/year

Net worth

(2012) $248,004

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 6, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin

Graduate

Ohio State University

Law

Capital University

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Website

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Twitter

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Jim Jordan is the Republican representative from Ohio's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Jordan won the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on May 8, 2018.

Before his election to the U.S. House, Jordan served in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio State Senate.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Jordan is one of the most reliable Republican votes, meaning he can be considered a safe vote for the Republican Party in Congress.

Biography

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Jordan was born in Troy, Ohio. He earned a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1986, an M.Ed. from Ohio State University in 1991 and a J.D. from Capital University in 2001.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Jordan's academic, professional, and political career:

• 2007-Present: U.S. Representative from Ohio's 4th Congressional District
• 2001-2007: Ohio State Senate
• 1995-2000: Ohio House of Representatives

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Jordan was assigned to the following committees:

• Committee on Judiciary
• Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

2015-2016

Jordan served on the following committees:

• Judiciary Committee

• Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice
• Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet

• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Subcommittee on Government Operations
  • Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules, Chairman
• Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi

2013-2014

Jordan served on the following committees:

• Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements
• United States House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Vice Chair
  • Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security

2011-2012

Jordan served on the following committees:

• Judiciary Committee
  • Subcommittee on the Constitution
  • Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet
• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending Chairman

Key votes

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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

• Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

  Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))

   Bill Passed (193-231) on June 21, 2018

  Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.

  Voted Yea on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)

   Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018

  Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.

  Voted Nay on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm bill) (HR 2)

   Bill Failed (198-213) on May 18, 2018

  Proposed providing funding for agricultural subsidies and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), among other things.

  Voted Yea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)

   Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017

  Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.

  Voted Yea on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)

   Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017

  Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.

  Voted Yea on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)

   Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017

  Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.

  Voted Yea on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)

   Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017

  Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.

• Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

  Voted Nay on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)

   Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.

  Voted Yea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)

   Bill Passed (193-231) on September 13, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)

   Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.

  Voted Nay on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)

   Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.

  Voted Yea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)

   Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018

  Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

  Voted Nay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)

   Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

  Voted Nay on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)

   Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)

   Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

   Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

   Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.

  Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)

   Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

   Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017

  Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)

   Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017

  Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.

  Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

   Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017

  Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.

  Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

   Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017

  Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.)

  Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

   Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017

  Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.

  
  

  Voted Yea on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)

   Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017

  Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.

  Voted Nay on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)

   Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017

  Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.

  Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)

   Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017

  Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.

  Voted Yea on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)

   Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017

  Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.

  Voted Nay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)

   Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017

  Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.

• Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)

  Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)

   Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)

   Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.

  
  

  Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)

   Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017

  Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.

  Voted Yea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)

   Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017

  Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)

   Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017

  Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.

  Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)

   Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017

  Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  Voted Nay on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)

   Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017

  Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)

   Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017

  Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)

   Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017

  The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract)

114th Congress 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. For more information pertaining to Jordan's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. Economic and fiscal Trade Act of 2015 See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade act procedural motion On June 11, 2015, 34 House Republicans voted against a procedural motion to open up debate on a Senate amendment to the Trade Act of 2015, the primary bill associated with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The White House and GOP leadership supported the motion, as well as the TPP, while most House Democrats opposed it. The rule passed 217 to 202, but Speaker John Boehner (R) openly expressed his disapproval of the House Republicans who voted against it, telling reporters shortly afterwards, "I made it clear to members today I am not happy about it." Several of these Republicans lost leadership positions in the weeks following the vote, causing some to see a connection between the demotions and the vote against the procedural motion. Jordan was one of 34 Republicans to vote against the procedural motion. Trade adjustment assistance 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. Jordan was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA. Trade promotion authority 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. Jordan was one of 54 Republicans to vote against the measure. Trade promotion authority second vote 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 their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Jordan was one of 50 Republicans to vote against the amendment. Trade adjustment assistance second vote 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. Jordan was one of 132 Republicans to vote against HR 1295. Defense spending authorization 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." Jordan voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill. 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. 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. Jordan voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. 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. 2016 Budget proposal 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, voted against the resolution. Jordan voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill. 2015 budget 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. Jordan voted with 166 Republicans against the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs Iran nuclear deal See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 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. Jordan voted with 18 other Republican representatives against the bill. Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action 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. Jordan voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill. Suspension of Iran sanctions relief 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." Jordan voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill. Presidential non-compliance of section 2 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. Jordan voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution. Export-Import Bank 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. Jordan voted with 116 Republicans and one Democrat against the bill. Domestic USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 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." Jordan voted with 46 Republicans and 41 Democrats against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act 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. Jordan voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill. Cyber security 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. Jordan voted with 18 Republicans and 44 Democrats against the bill. On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Jordan voted with 36 Republicans and 79 Democrats against the bill. Immigration On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Jordan voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill. 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. For more information pertaining to Jordan's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security NDAA Jordan voted for 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. DHS Appropriations Jordan voted for HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines. CISPA (2013) Jordan voted for 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. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party. Economy Government shutdown See also: United States budget debate, 2013 On 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. 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. Jordan voted in favor of the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate. 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. 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. Jordan voted against HR 2775. Federal Pay Adjustment Elimination Jordan voted for HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years. Immigration Morton Memos Prohibition Jordan voted for 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. The vote largely followed party lines. Healthcare Health Care Reform Rules Jordan voted for House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines. Social issues Abortion Jordan voted for HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization. Government affairs HR 676 See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit. Jordan joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution. Previous congressional sessions Fiscal Cliff Jordan 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 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

Issues

House Freedom Caucus

Jordan was listed as a member of the House Freedom Caucus according to reports by CNN and Roll Call released in March 2017. The House Freedom Caucus does not have an official membership list. Caucus membership was estimated to be roughly 29 members in March 2017.

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Jordan endorsed Donald Trump for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

See also: Endorsements for Donald Trump

Possible 2016 Republican vice presidential candidate

See also: Possible vice presidential picks, 2016

Jordan was mentioned in 2016 as a possible Republican vice presidential candidate. Click here for the full list of those who were floated by politicians and news outlets as possible running mates.

Elections

2018

See also: Ohio's 4th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 4

Incumbent Jim Jordan (R) defeated Janet Garrett (D) in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Jordan  (R)	65.4	164,640
		Janet Garrett  (D)	34.6	87,061

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source

Total votes: 251,701 (98% precincts reporting)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 4

Janet Garrett defeated Cody James Slatzer-Rose in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 4 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janet Garrett  (D)	83.8	17,715
		Cody James Slatzer-Rose  (D)	16.2	3,413

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There were no incumbents in this race. It has been certified.

Total votes: 21,128

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 4

Incumbent Jim Jordan defeated Joseph Miller in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 4 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Jordan  (R)	85.3	56,191
		Joseph Miller  (R)	14.7	9,646

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. It has been certified.

Total votes: 65,837

2016

See also: Ohio's 4th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Jim Jordan (R) defeated Janet Garrett (D) in the general election. Jordan was unopposed in the Republican primary. Garrett defeated Daniel Johnson and Norbert Dennerll, Jr. in the Democratic primary on March 15, 2016.

U.S. House, Ohio District 4 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jim Jordan Incumbent	68%	210,227
	Democratic	Janet Garrett	32%	98,981
Total Votes				309,208
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

U.S. House, Ohio District 4 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Janet Garrett	66.7%	29,679
Daniel Johnson	25.4%	11,314
Norbert Dennerll, Jr.	7.8%	3,480
Total Votes		44,473
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

2014

See also: Ohio's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014

Jordan ran for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He ran unopposed for the Republican nomination in the primary election on May 6, 2014. He defeated Janet Garrett (D) in the general election. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Ohio District 4 General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jim Jordan Incumbent	67.7%	125,907
	Democratic	Janet Garrett	32.3%	60,165
Total Votes				186,072
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

2012

See also: Ohio's 4th Congressional District elections, 2012

Jordan won re-election to the U.S. House, to represent Ohio's 4th District. Jordan ran unopposed in the Republican primary on March 6, 2012. He then defeated Jim Slone (D) and Chris Kalla (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, Ohio District 4 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jim Slone	36.5%	114,214
	Republican	Jim Jordan Incumbent	58.4%	182,643
	Libertarian	Chris Kalla	5.2%	16,141
Total Votes				312,998
Source: Ohio Secretary of State, "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

To view the full congressional electoral history for Jim Jordan, click [show] to expand the section.

2010 On November 2, 2010, Jim Jordan won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Doug Litt and Donald Kissick in the general election. U.S. House, Ohio District 4, General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Jim Jordan incumbent 71.7% 146,029      Democratic Doug Litt 24.6% 50,053      Libertarian Donald Kissick 3.8% 7,708 Total Votes 203,790 2008 On November 4, 2008, Jim Jordan won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Mike Carroll in the general election. U.S. House, Ohio District 4, General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Jim Jordan incumbent 65.2% 186,154      Democratic Mike Carroll 34.8% 99,499 Total Votes 285,653 2006 On November 7, 2006, Jim Jordan won election to the United States House. He defeated Richard Siferd in the general election. U.S. House, Ohio District 4, General Election, 2006 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Jim Jordan 60% 129,958      Democratic Richard Siferd 40% 86,678 Total Votes 216,636

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor history

Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf.
Why is that? While candidates and parties must file detailed expenditure reports, independent organizations and unions are not required to file reports in every case. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer.
Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website.

Comprehensive donor information is shown below. Based on available campaign finance records, Jordan raised a total of $5,955,929 in elections. Ballotpedia updates the information below in the years following a general election.

Jim Jordan (Ohio) campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2016	U.S. House, Ohio District 4		$730,960
2014	U.S. House (Ohio, District 4)		$937,570
2012	U.S. House (Ohio, District 4)		$1,078,119
2010	U.S. House (Ohio, District 4)		$850,292
2008	U.S. House (Ohio, District 4)		$950,218
2006	U.S. House (Ohio, District 4)		$1,408,770
Grand total raised			$5,955,929
Source: Follow the Money

2016

Jordan won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Jordan's campaign committee raised a total of $730,960 and spent $411,654. This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.

Cost per vote

Jordan spent $1.96 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, Ohio District 4, 2016 - Jim Jordan (Ohio) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$730,960
Total Spent	$411,654
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$85,523
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$76,373
Top contributors to Jim Jordan (Ohio)'s campaign committee
FreedomWorks	$24,933
Lakeview Farms	$10,800
Tennessee Industrial Electronics	$10,800
Alphabet Inc	$10,000
American Kidney Stone Management	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Republican/Conservative	$47,778
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing	$40,200
Lawyers/Law Firms	$32,770
Electronics Mfg & Equip	$24,500
Electric Utilities	$24,000
Source: Open Secrets

2014

Jordan won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Jordan's campaign committee raised a total of $937,570 and spent $1,016,222. This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.

Cost per vote

Jordan spent $8.07 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Ohio District 4, 2014 - Jim Jordan (Ohio) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$937,570
Total Spent	$1,016,222
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$44,737
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$44,108
Top contributors to Jim Jordan (Ohio)'s campaign committee
Cooper Farms	$10,200
Citizens United	$10,000
Koch Industries	$10,000
National Auto Dealers Assn	$10,000
National Beer Wholesalers Assn	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing	$52,800
Insurance	$39,500
TV/Movies/Music	$29,405
Electric Utilities	$28,250
Health Professionals	$26,359

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Jordan's campaign funds before the 2014 election.

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Jordan’s reports.

Jim Jordan (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly	May 3, 2013	$1,081,890.46	$48,280.80	$(72,388.44)	$1,057,782.82
July Quarterly	July 15, 2013	$1,057,782.82	$113,475.24	$(79,652.77)	$1,091,605.29
October Quarterly	October 14, 2013	$1,091,605.29	$126,348.00	$(75,125.39)	$1,142,827.90
Year-End Quarterly	June 11, 2014	$1,142,827.90	$50,212.00	$(77,685.13)	$1,115,354.77
April Quarterly	June 11, 2014	$1,115,354.77	$145,955.70	$(149,412.05)	$1,111,898.42
Pre-Primary	June 11, 2014	$1,111,898.42	$13,095.00	$(14,054.21)	$1,110,939.21
July Quarterly	July 10, 2014	$1,110,939.21	$117,960.81	$(302,077.59)	$926,822.43
October Quarterly	October 16, 2014	$926,822.43	$209,969.83	$(192,961.23)	$943,831.03
Pre-General	October 29, 2014	$943,831.03	$59,830.00	$(5,313.44)	$998,347.59
			Running totals
			$885,127.38	$(968,670.25)

2012

Jordan won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Jordan's campaign committee raised a total of $1,078,119 and spent $839,919.

Cost per vote

Jordan spent $4.60 per vote received in 2012.

U.S. House, Ohio District 4, 2012 - Jim Jordan (Ohio) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,078,119
Total Spent	$839,919
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$34,167
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$27,736
Top contributors to Jim Jordan (Ohio)'s campaign committee
American Bankers Assn	$10,000
AT&T Inc	$10,000
Citizens United	$10,000
General Dynamics	$10,000
Koch Industries	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing	$64,000
Insurance	$45,132
Health Professionals	$40,150
TV/Movies/Music	$34,500
Retired	$29,646

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Jordan's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

2010

Jordan won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Jordan's campaign committee raised a total of $850,292 and spent $580,466.

His top five contributors between 2009 - 2010 were:

U.S. House, Ohio District 4, 2010 - Jim Jordan (Ohio) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$850,292
Total Spent	$580,466
Total Raised by General Election Opponent	$8,230
Total Spent by General Election Opponent	$8,227
Top contributors to Jim Jordan (Ohio)'s campaign committee
American Electric Power	$15,700
American Bankers Assn	$10,000
American Dental Assn	$10,000
AT&T Inc	$10,000
Every Republican is Crucial PAC	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing	$55,350
Health Professionals	$38,750
Insurance	$32,581
TV/Movies/Music	$30,800
Electric Utilities	$29,700

Personal Gain Index

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:

• Changes in Net Worth
• The Donation Concentration Metric

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

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Jordan's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $120,008 to $376,000. That averages to $248,004, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican House members in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Jordan ranked as the 333rd most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2006 and 2012, Jordan's calculated net worth decreased by an average of 3 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

Jim Jordan Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2006	$310,344
2012	$248,004
Growth from 2006 to 2012:	-20%
Average annual growth:	-3%
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.

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). Jordan received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Misc Manufacturing & Distributing industry.

From 2005-2014, 21.67 percent of Jordan's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

Jim Jordan (Ohio) Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$4,902,728
Total Spent	$3,975,901
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing	$351,750
Health Professionals	$271,303
Retired	$171,364
Insurance	$142,113
TV/Movies/Music	$125,650
% total in top industry	7.17%
% total in top two industries	12.71%
% total in top five industries	21.67%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Jordan was a "rank-and-file Republican" as of August 2014. Jordan was rated as a "far-right Republican" in June 2013.

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.

Jordan most often votes with:

• Ron DeSantis
• Jim Matheson

Jordan least often votes with:

• Chris Gibson
• Mark Pocan

Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Jordan missed 135 of 6,889 roll call votes from January 2007 to September 2015. This amounted to 2 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Jordan paid his congressional staff a total of $854,034 in 2011. Overall, Ohio ranked 30th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.

Staff bonuses

According to an analysis by CNN, Jim Jordan was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Jim Jordan's staff was given an apparent $14,868.75 in bonus money.

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

Jordan ranked 65th in the conservative rankings in 2013.

2012

Jordan ranked fifth in the conservative rankings in 2012.

2011

Jordan ranked 50th in the conservative rankings in 2011.

Voting with party

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

2014

Jordan voted with the Republican Party 94.5 percent of the time, which ranked 109th among the 234 House Republican members as of August 2014.

2013

Jordan voted with the Republican Party 95.6 percent of the time, which ranked 142nd among the 234 House Republican members as of June 2013.

Recent news

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See also

• United States House of Representatives
• United States congressional delegations from Ohio
• Ohio's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014
• Ohio's 4th Congressional District

External links

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Mike Oxley	U.S. House of Representatives - Ohio, District 4 2007 - Present	Succeeded by '
Preceded by '	Ohio State Senate 2001-2007	Succeeded by '
Preceded by '	Ohio House of Representatives 1995-2000	Succeeded by '