Jim McDermott

James Adelbert McDermott (born December 28, 1936) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Washington's 7th congressional district from 1989 to 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Jim McDermott
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 1993–1995
Preceded by	Louis Stokes
Succeeded by	Nancy Johnson
Member of the Washington Senate from the 43rd legislative 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 Position 2, 43rd legislative 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 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Virginia Beattie McDermott (–1989) Therese Hansen (1997–2012)
Children	2
Residence	Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater	Wheaton College (B.S.) University of Illinois College of Medicine (M.D.)
Profession	Psychiatrist Assistant Clinical Professor
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

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 his retirement.

Jim McDermott Media

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  McDermott early in his career

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  McDermott speaking in 2008