U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 1st District
Jonathan L. Jackson
Position · −0.35
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 15%
- Government Operations and Politics 11%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Foreign Affairs
- Bills on
- International Affairs
- Sports and Recreation
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 60
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Has missed 52 of 674 roll calls this Congress (8%), more than 92% of House members.
Where Jackson has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Agriculture · 14th in seniority on the minority side
- Foreign Affairs · 11th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 1998 Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Jackson breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Jackson voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 15% · 2 of 13 party 8%
- Government Operations and Politics 11% · 2 of 18 party 6%
- International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 5 issues where Jackson has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Jackson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 12, 2026 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Jackson is saying
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Jackson, Sánchez, and Huffman lead 51 House Democrats Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration’s Critical Minerals Agreements WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking…
“In light of these concerns, we call for a transparent and accountable negotiation process, alongside a clear commitment to advancing high-road, sustainable critical minerals mining and processing.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Jackson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 289 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Jackson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 7
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
7 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 5 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 9 sponsored billsSponsored 9 (House median 25) · cosponsored 591 (median 289), 245 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Sports and Recreation, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 10624 To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14253.Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9548 Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 196 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 105 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.International Affairs · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8301 RSF Terrorist Designation ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4083 Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal ActSports and Recreation · Introduced Jun 23, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3685 JUST Act of 2025Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 5, 2025 In committee
- H.Res. 315 Recognizing the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Apr 9, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 145 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 65 | 28% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 31% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 45% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 41% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 26 | 50% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 54% |
| Commerce | 25 | 72% |
| International Affairs | 24 | 96% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 20 | 60% |
| Immigration | 15 | 40% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Education | 11 | 18% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 60% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Procedural | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Jackson voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DAdelita S. GrijalvaAZ-798%agreement
- DMark TakanoCA-3998%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Jackson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Jackson’s campaign raised $418K: $269K (64%) from individuals and $143K (34%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $47K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Jackson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 60.
- Health Care Service Corporate PAC
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
- Southern Company Gas Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Jackson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inJackson’s own leadership PAC: Marching Onward PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Jackson’s measures across every Congress on file.
Try ProRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-1Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 60
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4372
1632 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Chicago
- Website
- jonathanjackson.house.gov
- repjackson
- repjackson
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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