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Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA 7th District)

11th term Democrat from Washington 7th District.

Bio

Residence: Seattle

Marital Status: Married (Therese Hansen)

Prev. Occupation: Psychiatrist

Prev. Political Exp.: WA House, 1971-72; WA Senate, 1975-87

Military: USN, 1968-70

Education: BS Wheaton College, 1958; MD University of Illinois, 1963

Birthdate: 12/28/1936

Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Religion: Episcopal

Percentage in Last Election: 84%

Major Opponent: Steve Beren


Contact

Current Elected Office Contact Information

Contact Rep. Jim McDermott via Web Form.

Website: www.house.gov/mcdermott


Washington, D.C. Office:

1035 Longworth House Office Building,
District of Columbia 20515-4707
Phone: (202) 225-3106
Fax: (202) 225-6197

Seattle Office: (more district offices)

1809 7th Avenue, #1212
Seattle, Washington 98101
Phone: (206) 553-7170
Fax: (206) 553-7175



Committee

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Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: Mike DeCesare
  • Exec. Asst.: Elizabeth Becton

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Letters

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Recent Headlines

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With Senate Democrats needing 60 votes to overcome a filibuster this weekend, all eyes will be on five undecided senators.

Tyranny of the silent filibuster

Why doesn't Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid force an old-fashioned filibuster that could make Republicans look silly? Because he can't.

Reading the Senate bill out loud

Who would actually read the bill out loud? How can Republicans force a reading? A Q&A on a parliamentary tactic proposed for the health care bill.

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