Sheila Jackson Lee
1995 - Present
2025
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Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 18th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 1995. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Jackson Lee (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.
Jackson Lee began her political career as a municipal judge in Houston, Texas, from 1987 to 1990. She then served as a city council member for Houston from 1990 to 1994.
In January 2019, Jackson Lee stepped down from her chair position of the Crime, terrorism, homeland security and investigations subcommittee, following allegations that she had fired an aide who had said she was sexually assaulted by a supervisor. Jackson Lee denied the allegation.[1]
Biography
Jackson Lee earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Yale University and her J.D. from the University of Virginia Law School.[2] From 1977-1978, she served as staff counsel to the U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations.[3]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Jackson Lee's academic, professional, and political career:[4]
- 1995-present: U.S. Representative from Texas' 18th Congressional District
- 1990-1994: Houston, TX, city council member
- 1987-1990: Municipal judge, Houston, TX
- 1977-1978: Staff Counsel, United States House Select Committee on Assassinations
- 1975: Graduated from the University of Virginia Law School in Charlottesville with a J.D.
- 1972: Graduated from Yale University with a B.A.
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2023-2024
Jackson Lee was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
2021-2022
Jackson Lee was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
- Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation
- Intelligence and Counterterrorism
- Committee on Judiciary
- Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
- Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, Chair
- Immigration and Citizenship
- House Committee on Budget
2019-2020
Jackson Lee was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
2017-2018
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Jackson Lee was assigned to the following committees:[5]
2015-2016
Jackson Lee served on the following committees:[6]
2013-2014
Jackson Lee served on the following committees:[7]
- United States House Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Border, Maritime Security - Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Transportation Security
- United States House Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security
2011-2012
Jackson Lee was a member of the following House committees:[8]
- Committee on Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
- Subcommittee on Transportation Security Ranking member
Key votes
- See also: Key votes
Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
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Ballotpedia monitors legislation that receives a vote and highlights the ones that we consider to be key to understanding where elected officials stand on the issues. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here. Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
114th CongressThe 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.[70][71] For more information pertaining to Jackson Lee's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[72] Economic and fiscalTrade Act of 2015Trade adjustment assistance Defense spending authorizationOn 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." Jackson Lee voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[81] 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.[82] 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.[83][84] Jackson Lee voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[85] 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.[86] 2016 Budget proposalOn 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, including Jackson Lee, voted against the resolution.[87][88][89] 2015 budgetOn 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.[90] Jackson Lee voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[91] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[92] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign AffairsIran nuclear deal
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. Jackson Lee voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[93][94]
Export-Import BankOn 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.[101] Jackson Lee voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[102] DomesticUSA FREEDOM Act of 2015On 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." Jackson Lee voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[103][104] Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActOn 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. Jackson Lee voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[105][106] Cyber securityOn 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.[107] Sheila Jackson Lee voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[108] On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[109] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Jackson Lee voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill.[110] ImmigrationOn November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[111] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Jackson Lee voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[112] 113th CongressThe 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.[113] For more information pertaining to Lee's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[114] National securityNDAALee 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.[115] DHS AppropriationsLee voted against 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.[116] CISPA (2013)Lee voted against 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.[117] EconomyFarm billOn January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[118] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[119][120] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[120] Jackson Lee voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill. 2014 BudgetOn January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[121][122] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[122] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[123] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Jackson Lee joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[121][122] Government shutdown
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.[124] 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.[125] Lee voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[126] 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.[127] 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. Lee voted for HR 2775.[128] Federal Pay Adjustment EliminationLee did not vote on 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.[129] ImmigrationMorton Memos ProhibitionLee voted against 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.[130] The vote largely followed party lines.[131] HealthcareHealthcare Reform RulesLee voted against 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.[132] Social issuesAbortionLee voted against 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.[133] Previous congressional sessionsFiscal CliffJackson Lee voted for 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. She was 1 of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[134] |
Issues
American response in Syria
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
On August 29, 2013, 53 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes and cautioned that the situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[135][136] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council “to build international consensus” condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Jackson Lee was one of the 53 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[135][136]
House Judiciary Committee
Congresswoman Jackson Lee was first appointed to the House Judiciary Committee shortly after she was first sworn into Congress in 1995.[137] Jackson Lee has served on the committee throughout her entire congressional career.[138]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2024
General election
The primary will occur on March 5, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 18
Ed Atkinson is running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 5, 2024.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee, Jasmine Blue, Amanda Edwards, Isaiah Martin, and Robert Slater are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 5, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Lana Centonze and Aaron Hermes are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 5, 2024.
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2023
See also: Mayoral election in Houston, Texas (2023)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Houston
John Whitmire defeated Sheila Jackson Lee in the general runoff election for Mayor of Houston on December 9, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | John Whitmire (Nonpartisan) | 64.4 | 129,495 | |
Sheila Jackson Lee (Nonpartisan) | 35.6 | 71,523 |
Total votes: 201,018 | ||||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Houston
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Houston on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | John Whitmire (Nonpartisan) | 43.1 | 106,434 | |
✔ | Sheila Jackson Lee (Nonpartisan) | 34.8 | 86,061 | |
Gilbert Garcia (Nonpartisan) | 7.3 | 18,021 | ||
Jack Christie (Nonpartisan) | 7.0 | 17,287 | ||
Lee Kaplan (Nonpartisan) | 2.7 | 6,559 | ||
Robert Gallegos (Nonpartisan) | 1.1 | 2,653 | ||
M.J. Khan (Nonpartisan) | 1.0 | 2,462 | ||
Annie Garcia (Nonpartisan) | 0.8 | 1,951 | ||
Julian Martinez (Nonpartisan) | 0.7 | 1,774 | ||
Roy Vasquez (Nonpartisan) | 0.4 | 1,071 | ||
M. Griffin (Nonpartisan) | 0.3 | 662 | ||
Kathy Lee Tatum (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 513 | ||
David Lowy (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 364 | ||
Chanel Mbala (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 346 | ||
Naoufal Houjami (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 342 | ||
Gaylon Caldwell (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 321 | ||
B. Ivy (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 283 | ||
Robin Williams (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 94 |
Total votes: 247,198 | ||||
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2022
See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Carmen Maria Montiel, Vince Duncan, and Phil Kurtz in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Sheila Jackson Lee (D) | 70.7 | 110,511 | |
Carmen Maria Montiel (R) | 26.2 | 40,941 | ||
Vince Duncan (Independent) | 1.8 | 2,766 | ||
Phil Kurtz (L) | 1.3 | 2,050 |
Total votes: 156,268 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Sheila Jackson Lee | 100.0 | 35,194 |
Total votes: 35,194 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Carmen Maria Montiel advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Carmen Maria Montiel | 100.0 | 11,087 |
Total votes: 11,087 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Scott Huckabee (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 18
Phil Kurtz advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 12, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Phil Kurtz (L) | 90.7 | 39 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 9.3 | 4 |
Total votes: 43 | ||||
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2020
See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2020
Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Wendell Champion, Luke Spencer, and Vince Duncan in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Sheila Jackson Lee (D) | 73.3 | 180,952 | |
Wendell Champion (R) | 23.5 | 58,033 | ||
Luke Spencer (L) | 1.8 | 4,514 | ||
Vince Duncan (Independent) | 1.4 | 3,396 |
Total votes: 246,895 | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 18
Wendell Champion defeated Robert Cadena in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 18 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Wendell Champion | 71.8 | 4,000 | |
Robert Cadena | 28.2 | 1,570 |
Total votes: 5,570 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Sheila Jackson Lee | 77.1 | 49,729 | |
Marc Flores | 8.3 | 5,353 | ||
Bimal Patel | 3.8 | 2,456 | ||
Jerry Ford Sr. | 3.7 | 2,417 | ||
Stevens Orozco | 3.4 | 2,180 | ||
Michael Allen | 2.6 | 1,672 | ||
Donovan Boson | 1.1 | 709 |
Total votes: 64,516 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Wendell Champion | 35.1 | 3,428 | |
✔ | Robert Cadena | 20.5 | 2,005 | |
T.C. Manning | 18.7 | 1,823 | ||
Nathan Milliron | 11.0 | 1,076 | ||
Ava Pate | 8.1 | 794 | ||
Nellie Heiskell | 6.5 | 638 |
Total votes: 9,764 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Whitney Hatter (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 18
Luke Spencer advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 21, 2020.
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Ava Pate, Luke Spencer, and Vince Duncan in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Sheila Jackson Lee (D) | 75.2 | 138,704 | |
Ava Pate (R) | 20.8 | 38,368 | ||
Luke Spencer (L) | 2.2 | 4,067 | ||
Vince Duncan (Independent) | 1.7 | 3,193 |
Total votes: 184,332 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lori Bartley (Independent)
- Jessica Peterka (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Richard Johnson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Sheila Jackson Lee | 86.0 | 34,514 | |
Richard Johnson | 14.0 | 5,604 |
Total votes: 40,118 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18
Ava Pate advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Ava Pate | 100.0 | 7,634 |
Total votes: 7,634 | ||||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee (D) defeated Lori Bartley (R) and Thomas Kleven (G) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Bartley defeated Reggie Gonzales in the Republican primary runoff on May 24, 2016. Prior to that, Bartley and Gonzales defeated Sharon Joy Fisher and Ava Pate in the Republican primary on March 1, 2016, to advance to the runoff election.[139][140]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee Incumbent | 73.5% | 150,157 | |
Republican | Lori Bartley | 23.6% | 48,306 | |
Green | Thomas Kleven | 2.9% | 5,845 | |
Total Votes | 204,308 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Lori Bartley | 33.7% | 5,691 | ||
Reggie Gonzales | 33.1% | 5,587 | ||
Sharon Joy Fisher | 26.1% | 4,414 | ||
Ava Pate | 7.1% | 1,204 | ||
Total Votes | 16,896 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Lori Bartley | 57.6% | 1,491 | ||
Reggie Gonzales | 42.4% | 1,096 | ||
Total Votes | 2,587 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
2014
Jackson Lee won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She won the Democratic nomination in the primary election on March 4, 2014, with no opposition. She defeated Sean Seibert (R), Vince Duncan (I) and Remington Alessi (G) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[141]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee Incumbent | 71.8% | 76,097 | |
Republican | Sean Seibert | 24.8% | 26,249 | |
Independent | Vince Duncan | 2.2% | 2,362 | |
Green | Remington Alessi | 1.2% | 1,302 | |
Total Votes | 106,010 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
2012
Jackson Lee won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 18th District. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012. She defeated Sean Seibert (R) and Christopher Barber (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[142][143]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee Incumbent | 75% | 146,223 | |
Republican | Sean Seibert | 22.6% | 44,015 | |
Libertarian | Christopher Barber | 2.4% | 4,694 | |
Total Votes | 194,932 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" |
Full history
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Sheila Jackson Lee won re-election to the United States House. She defeated John Faulk (R), Mike Taylor (L) and Charles Meyer (Write-in) in the general election.[144] 2008 On November 4, 2008, Sheila Jackson Lee won re-election to the United States House. She defeated John Faulk (R) and Mike Taylor (L) in the general election.[145] 2006 On November 7, 2006, Sheila Jackson Lee won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Ahmad Hassan (R) and Patrick Warren (L) in the general election.[146] 2004 On November 2, 2004, Sheila Jackson Lee won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Tom Bazan (I) and Brent Sullivan (L) in the general election.[147] 2002 On November 5, 2002, Sheila Jackson Lee won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Phillip Abbott (R) and Brent Sullivan (L) in the general election.[148] 2000 On November 7, 2000, Sheila Jackson Lee won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Bob Levy (R) and Colin Nankervis (L) in the general election.[149] 1998 On November 3, 1998, Sheila Jackson Lee won re-election to the United States House. She defeated James Galvan (L) in the general election.[150]
1996 On November 5, 1996, Sheila Jackson Lee won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Larry White (R), Jerry Burley (R), George Young (R) and Mike Lamson (D) in the general election.[151] 1994 On November 8, 1994, Sheila Jackson Lee won election to the United States House. She defeated Jerry Burley (R), J. Larry Snellings (I) and George Hollenbeck (L) in the general election.[152] |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Notable endorsements
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Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor history
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2016
Jackson Lee won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Jackson Lee's campaign committee raised a total of $485,124 and spent $565,779.[153] This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[154]
Cost per vote
Jackson Lee spent $3.77 per general election vote received in 2016.
Total Raised | $485,124 |
Total Spent | $565,779 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $35,999 |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $36,973 |
Top contributors to Sheila Jackson Lee's campaign committee | |
TPG Capital | $11,350 |
American Assn for Justice | $10,000 |
Border Health | $10,000 |
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $10,000 |
Laborers Union | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Health Professionals | $35,700 |
Industrial Unions | $30,500 |
Building Trade Unions | $28,000 |
Transportation Unions | $26,500 |
Hospitals/Nursing Homes | $26,050 |
Source: Open Secrets |
2014
Jackson Lee won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Jackson Lee's campaign committee raised a total of $436,661 and spent $384,140.[155] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[156]
Cost per vote
Jackson Lee spent $5.05 per general election vote received in 2014.
Total Raised | $436,661 |
Total Spent | $384,140 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $3,738 |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $7,668 |
Top contributors to Sheila Jackson Lee's campaign committee | |
Harmony Public Schools | $11,000 |
Border Health | $10,000 |
Communications Workers of America | $10,000 |
Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $10,000 |
National Auto Dealers Assn | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Health Professionals | $50,500 |
Industrial Unions | $26,000 |
Misc Business | $24,700 |
Education | $23,600 |
Building Trade Unions | $20,000 |
Source: Open Secrets |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
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Below are Jackson Lee's FEC reports.[157]
Sheila Jackson Lee (2014) Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
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Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
April Quarterly[158] | April 6, 2013 | $160,294.34 | $20,900.00 | $(13,302.48) | $167,891.86 | ||||
July Quarterly[159] | July 9, 2013 | $167,891.86 | $19,100.00 | $(18,001.07) | $168,990.79 | ||||
October Quarterly[160] | October 5, 2013 | $168,990.79 | $46,900.00 | $(22,460.11) | $193,430.68 | ||||
Year-End[161] | January 11, 2014 | $193,430 | $100,550 | $(24,197) | $269,782 | ||||
Pre-Primary[162] | February 16, 2014 | $269,782 | $19,390 | $(15,440) | $273,732 | ||||
April Quarterly[163] | April 5, 2014 | $273,732 | $26,500 | $(23,690) | $276,542 | ||||
July Quarterly[164] | July 6, 2014 | $276,542 | $6,500 | $(37,579) | $245,463 | ||||
October Quarterly[165] | October 5, 2014 | $245,463 | $93,175 | $(37,314) | $301,323 | ||||
Running totals | |||||||||
$333,015 | $(191,983.66) |
2012
Jackson Lee won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Jackson Lee's campaign committee raised a total of $600,451 and spent $554,810.[166] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[167]
Cost per vote
Jackson Lee spent $3.79 per vote received in 2012.
U.S. House, Texas District 18, 2012 - Sheila Jackson Lee Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $600,451 |
Total Spent | $554,810 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $46,945 |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $43,013 |
Top contributors to Sheila Jackson Lee's campaign committee | |
Harmony Public Schools | $20,400 |
Communications Workers of America | $10,000 |
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $10,000 |
Laborers Union | $10,000 |
Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Education | $52,350 |
Industrial Unions | $31,000 |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $29,035 |
Building Trade Unions | $27,000 |
Misc Business | $25,400 |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
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2010
Jackson Lee won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Jackson Lee's campaign committee raised a total of $825,310 and spent $1,130,371.[168]
U.S. House, Texas District 18, 2010 - Sheila Jackson Lee Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $825,310 |
Total Spent | $1,130,371 |
Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $264,052 |
Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $256,478 |
Top contributors to Sheila Jackson Lee's campaign committee | |
Air Line Pilots Assn | $10,000 |
American Assn for Justice | $10,000 |
Communications Workers of America | $10,000 |
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $10,000 |
Laborers Union | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Health Professionals | $91,200 |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $67,750 |
Transportation Unions | $52,500 |
Industrial Unions | $31,000 |
Building Trade Unions | $31,000 |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
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Personal Gain Index
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- 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:
PGI: Change in net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Jackson Lee's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $524,010 and $1,362,998. That averages to $943,504, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Jackson Lee ranked as the 216th most wealthy representative in 2012.[169] Between 2004 and 2012, Jackson Lee's calculated net worth[170] increased by an average of 49 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[171]
Sheila Jackson Lee Yearly Net Worth | |
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Year | Average Net Worth |
2004 | $193,259 |
2012 | $943,504 |
Growth from 2004 to 2012: | 388% |
Average annual growth: | 49%[172] |
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[173] |
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
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). Jackson Lee received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry.
From 1993-2014, 29.7 percent of Jackson Lee's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[174]
Sheila Jackson Lee Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $5,677,716 |
Total Spent | $5,443,872 |
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Health Professionals | $499,466 |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $454,110 |
Industrial Unions | $275,500 |
Transportation Unions | $241,250 |
Oil & Gas | $215,750 |
% total in top industry | 8.8% |
% total in top two industries | 16.8% |
% total in top five industries | 29.7% |
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Jackson Lee was a far-left Democrat as of July 2014. This was the same rating Jackson Lee received in June 2013.[175]
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.[176]
Jackson Lee most often votes with: |
Jackson Lee least often votes with: |
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Jackson Lee missed 842 of 14,045 roll call votes from January 1995 to September 2015. This amounted to 6 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[177]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Jackson Lee paid her congressional staff a total of $935,934 in 2011. Overall, Texas ranked 27th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[178]
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
Jackson Lee ranked 131st in the liberal rankings in 2013.[179]
2012
Jackson Lee tied with two other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking 59th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[180]
2011
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Jackson Lee ranked 105th in the liberal rankings among members of the U.S. House.[181]
Voting with party
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Lee voted with the Democratic Party 93.2 percent of the time, which ranked 103rd among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[182]
2013
Lee voted with the Democratic Party 95.1 percent of the time, which ranked 115th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[183]
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Jackson Lee and her husband, Dr. Elwyn C. Lee, have two children.[2]
See also
2023 Elections
External links
Candidate U.S. House Texas District 18 |
Officeholder U.S. House Texas District 18 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York Times "Sheila Jackson Lee Leaves 2 Posts After Aide Says She Was Fired for Reporting Sexual Assault," January 23, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official House website, "Biography," accessed October 28, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Sheila Jackson Lee," accessed October 28, 2011
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "JACKSON LEE, Sheila, (1950 - )," accessed February 5, 2015
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress," accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 20, 2015
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
- ↑ Official House website, "Committees and Caucuses," accessed October 28, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3617 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.3373 - Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
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- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3755 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act," accessed January 20, 2023
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 249," May 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 230," May 24, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 49," January 30, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 631," November 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 435," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 413," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 437," July 28, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 407," July 24, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 378," July 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 136," March 8, 2017
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- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
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- ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
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- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
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- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
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- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
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- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 2217 - DHS Appropriations Act of 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
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- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑ 135.0 135.1 Congresswoman Barbara Lee, "Rep. Barbara Lee and 53 other Democrats sign letter to Obama urging debate on Syria," accessed September 3, 2019
- ↑ 136.0 136.1 Washington Post, "More than 50 House Democrats also want Syria strike resolution," accessed September 2, 2013
- ↑ Black Americans in Congress, "Committee Assignments," accessed August 2, 2011
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- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 15, 2015
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- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
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