Career Timeline of Jim Jordan: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jim Jordan built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jim Jordan is a Republican politician representing Ohio's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. He is known for his conservative views and active involvement in congressional investigations and oversight. Jordan has been a vocal advocate for fiscal conservatism, limited government, and constitutional principles. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in various political debates and controversies.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1987: Assistant Wrestling Coach at Ohio State

In 1987, Jim Jordan became an assistant coach with Ohio State University's wrestling program.

November 1994: Elected to Ohio House of Representatives

In November 1994, Jim Jordan was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 85th Ohio House district.

1995: End of Coaching at Ohio State

In 1995, Jim Jordan's tenure as an assistant coach with Ohio State University's wrestling program ended.

2000: Elected to Ohio Senate

In 2000, Jim Jordan was elected to the Ohio Senate.

2004: Re-elected to Ohio Senate

In 2004, Jim Jordan was re-elected to the Ohio Senate.

2006: Elected to U.S. Congress

In 2006, Jim Jordan was elected to the U.S. Congress, representing Ohio's 4th district.

2007: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives

In 2007, Jim Jordan began serving as the representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

July 2008: Signed No Climate Tax Pledge

In July 2008, Jordan was the first member of Congress to sign the "No Climate Tax" pledge drafted by the conservative political advocacy group Americans for Prosperity.

2008: Defeated Mike Carroll

In 2008, Jim Jordan defeated Mike Carroll.

2008: Re-elected in 2008

In 2008, Jim Jordan was re-elected.

2010: Defeated Doug Litt and Donald Kissick

In 2010, Jim Jordan defeated Doug Litt (D) and Donald Kissick (L).

2010: Re-elected in 2010

In 2010, Jim Jordan was re-elected.

2012: Defeated Jim Slone and Chris Kalla

In 2012, Jim Jordan defeated Jim Slone (D) and Chris Kalla (L).

2012: Endorsed by Ohio Right to Life

In 2012, Jim Jordan was endorsed by Ohio Right to Life and has consistently voted for anti-abortion legislation.

2012: Re-elected in 2012

In 2012, Jim Jordan was re-elected.

2013: Most Powerful Member of Republican Study Committee

In 2013, during the US government shutdown, Jim Jordan was described as the most powerful member of the Republican Study Committee.

May 2, 2014: Introduced House Resolution 565

On May 2, 2014, Jim Jordan introduced House Resolution 565, calling for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the IRS targeting of conservative nonprofit groups.

May 7, 2014: House Resolution 565 Passed

On May 7, 2014, House Resolution 565, introduced by Jim Jordan, passed.

2014: Defeated Janet Garrett

In 2014, Jim Jordan defeated Janet Garrett (D).

2014: Re-elected in 2014

In 2014, Jim Jordan was re-elected.

2015: First Chair of House Freedom Caucus

In 2015, Jim Jordan helped start the House Freedom Caucus and served as its first chair.

2015: Opposed Kevin McCarthy for Speaker

In 2015, Jim Jordan opposed Kevin McCarthy's bid to become speaker.

2015: Cosponsored Resolution to Ban Same-Sex Marriage

In 2015, Jordan cosponsored a resolution to amend the US constitution to ban same-sex marriage and condemned the Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.

2016: Defeated Janet Garrett

In 2016, Jim Jordan defeated Janet Garrett (D).

2016: Re-elected in 2016

In 2016, Jim Jordan was re-elected.

2016: Voted against Veterans Equal Access Amendment

Regarding cannabis, despite lobbying from VSOs such as the DAV, Jordan also voted against the 2016 Veterans Equal Access Amendment.

May 4, 2017: Voted to Pass Revised Health Care Bill

On May 4, 2017, Jim Jordan voted to pass a revised version of the American Health Care Act.

2017: Opioid epidemic response

In 2017, Jordan argued that "the most beneficial things can be done at a local level" in responding to the opioid epidemic.

2017: Vice Chair of House Freedom Caucus

Since 2017, Jim Jordan has served as the Vice Chair of the House Freedom Caucus.

July 26, 2018: Announced Bid for Speaker of the House

On July 26, 2018, Jim Jordan announced his bid for Speaker of the House, which ended when Democrats took the majority in the House.

2018: Defeated Janet Garrett

In 2018, Jim Jordan defeated Janet Garrett (D).

2018: Never Took Bar Examination

In 2018, Jim Jordan stated in an interview that he never took the bar examination.

2018: Re-elected in 2018

In 2018, Jim Jordan was re-elected.

January 2019: Ranking Member of House Oversight Committee

In January 2019, Jim Jordan became the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.

2019: Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee

In 2019, Jim Jordan became the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.

March 2020: Brief Interlude as Ranking Member

In March 2020, Jim Jordan had a brief interlude as Ranking Member in the House Oversight Committee

June 2020: Replaced as Ranking Member of House Oversight Committee

In June 2020, Jim Jordan was replaced by James Comer as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.

2020: Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee

In 2020, Jim Jordan became the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.

2020: Defeated Shannon Freshour and Steve Perkins

In 2020, Jim Jordan defeated Shannon Freshour (D) and Steve Perkins (L).

2020: Re-elected in 2020

In 2020, Jim Jordan was re-elected.

June 2021: Vote to repeal AUMF against Iraq

In June 2021, Jordan was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the AUMF against Iraq.

2021: Voted Against American Rescue Plan Act

In 2021, Jim Jordan voted against the American Rescue Plan Act along with all other Senate and House Republicans.

2022: Defeated Tamie Wilson

In 2022, Jim Jordan defeated Tamie Wilson (D).

2022: Re-elected in 2022

In 2022, Jim Jordan was re-elected.

2022: Opposed Military Assistance to Ukraine

Since the onset of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Jordan has reportedly voted in opposition to almost all bills to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

January 2023: Supported McCarthy for Speaker

In January 2023, Jim Jordan supported Kevin McCarthy during the Speaker of the House election.

October 3, 2023: Launched Bid for Speakership

On October 3, 2023, after the House removed McCarthy from the speakership, Jordan launched a bid for the speakership.

October 2023: Failed Bid for Speaker

In October 2023, Jim Jordan ran for Speaker of the House but failed to win the speakership after three rounds of voting and had his nomination revoked.

October 20, 2023: Defeated in Third Round of Voting

On October 20, 2023, Jim Jordan was defeated in the third round of voting for the Speakership of the house.

2023: Never Sponsored a Bill That Became Law

As of 2023, Jim Jordan, who has served in the House of Representatives for over 16 years, has never sponsored a bill that later became law.

2023: Chair of the House Judiciary Committee

In 2023, Jim Jordan became the chair of the House Judiciary Committee.

2023: Endorsed aid to Israel

In 2023, Jordan endorsed providing aid to Israel in the wake of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.

2023: Vote on US Troops in Syria

In 2023, Jordan was among 47 Republicans to vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 21 which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.

2023: Consideration for Speakership

In 2023, Jordan was considered for the speakership after McCarthy failed to win it after three rounds of voting.

2023: Nominated for Speaker

In 2023, during the Speaker of the House of Representatives election, Jim Jordan was nominated for Speaker on the second ballot by Representative Matt Gaetz.