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.
1987: Assistant Wrestling Coach at Ohio State
In 1987, Jim Jordan became an assistant coach with Ohio State University's wrestling program.
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
2004: Re-elected to Ohio Senate
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.
2010: Defeated Doug Litt and Donald Kissick
In 2010, Jim Jordan defeated Doug Litt (D) and Donald Kissick (L).
2012: Defeated Jim Slone and Chris Kalla
In 2012, Jim Jordan defeated Jim Slone (D) and Chris Kalla (L).
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).
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: 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.
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).
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).
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: 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.
2024: Defeated Tamie Wilson
In 2024, Jim Jordan defeated Tamie Wilson (D).
