Jim McDermott
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James Adelbert McDermott (born December 28, 1936) is an American politician and psychiatrist who was the U.S. representative for Washington's 7th congressional district from 1989 to 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The 7th district includes most of Seattle, Vashon Island, Tukwila, Burien, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Woodway, and Edmonds. He served on the House Ways and Means Committee and was a member of the House Progressive Caucus. He was formerly the committee chairman, then in 1995, ranking minority member on the House Ethics Committee. On January 4, 2016, he announced that he would not be seeking another congressional term.[1]
Jim McDermott | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 7th district | |
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Mike Lowry |
Succeeded by | Pramila Jayapal |
Chair of the House Ethics Committee | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Louis Stokes |
Succeeded by | Nancy Johnson |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 43rd district | |
In office January 13, 1975 – July 24, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Whetzel |
Succeeded by | Janice Niemi |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
In office January 11, 1971 – January 8, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Whetzel |
Succeeded by | Jeff Douthwaite |
Personal details | |
Born | James Adelbert McDermott (1936-12-28) December 28, 1936 (age 87) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Virginia Beattie (div. 1989)Therese Hansen
(m. 1997; div. 2012) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Wheaton College (BS) University of Illinois, Chicago (MD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1968–1970 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Unit | Medical Corps |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
McDermott criticizes political opportunism towards the idea of universal health care Recorded May 7, 2002 | |