Call Democratic voters
in McDermott’s district
and let them know
he should honor his pledge
to vote against any bill
that doesn’t have a
public option
Name: Jim McDermott
Party Affiliation: Democratic
Congressional District: Washington 7th
Caucuses: Progressive
Phones: DC Office: (202) 225-3106
WA Office: (206) 553-7170
Videos: McDermott: “I can’t imagine myself voting for a plan that does not have a public option”
Posts: Sorry, Can’t Pass Health Care Bill Without a Public Option
Committees

  • Committee on Ways and Means
    • Subcommittee on Trade
    • Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support (Chairman)
PVI: D+31
Assumed Office:
 January 3, 1987
Special Notes:

FDL Scorecard

Issue War Funding Score
Pledge Signed 2007 letter pledging to vote against any war funding that did not have troop withdrawal provisions 100%
Vote Broke pledge by voting “yes” on H.R. 2346, Supplemental Appropriations For Year 2009 (no troop withdrawal provisions) 0%
Conflicts of Interest
Issue Health Care Score
Pledge Signed July 30 letter pledging to vote against any bill that does not have a public option 100%
Vote TBD TBD
Conflicts of Interest $268,087 Biggest lifetime donor: Health Professionals
$122,400 from Insurance
$120,500 from Pharmaceutical/Health Products
TOTAL FDL ISSUE SCORE 67%

Call Democratic voters in Jim McDermott’s district and let them know he should honor his pledge.