1982: Graduation from Graham High School
Jim Jordan graduated from Graham High School in 1982.
1985: NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion
Jim Jordan won his first NCAA Division I wrestling championship in the 134-pound weight class in 1985.
1986: NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion and Graduation
Jim Jordan won his second NCAA Division I wrestling championship in the 134-pound weight class in 1986 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics.
1987: Assistant Wrestling Coach at Ohio State University
Jim Jordan began working as an assistant coach with Ohio State University's wrestling program in 1987.
1988: Fails to Qualify for the Olympic Team
Jim Jordan competed in the 1988 US Olympic wrestling trials but lost in the semifinals, failing to qualify for the Olympic team.
1995: Concludes Role as Assistant Wrestling Coach
Jim Jordan concluded his tenure as an assistant coach with Ohio State University's wrestling program in 1995.
2001: Receives Juris Doctor Degree
Jim Jordan received his Juris Doctor degree from the Capital University Law School in 2001.
2005: Death of Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss, the wrestling team physician during Jim Jordan's tenure as assistant coach, died by suicide in 2005.
July 2008: Jordan Signs "No Climate Tax" Pledge
In July 2008, Jim Jordan became the first Congressman to sign the "No Climate Tax" pledge, aligning himself with the conservative Americans for Prosperity group and signaling his opposition to government actions aimed at addressing climate change.
2008: Victory Against Mike Carroll
In 2008, Jim Jordan won the election against Mike Carroll.
2008: Re-elected to Congress
Jim Jordan was re-elected to Congress in 2008, defeating Democratic nominee Mike Carroll.
2010: Victory Against Doug Litt and Donald Kissick
In 2010, Jim Jordan won the election against Doug Litt (Democrat) and Donald Kissick (Libertarian).
2010: Re-elected to Congress
Jim Jordan was re-elected to Congress in 2010, defeating Democrat Doug Litt and Libertarian Donald Kissick.
2012: Victory Against Jim Slone and Chris Kalla
In 2012, Jim Jordan won the election against Jim Slone (Democrat) and Chris Kalla (Libertarian).
2012: Re-elected to Congress
Jim Jordan was re-elected to Congress in 2012.
2013: Chairs the Republican Study Committee
Jim Jordan chaired the Republican Study Committee during the 112th Congress and was a key figure in the 2013 US government shutdown.
May 2, 2014: Introduction of House Resolution 565
On May 2, 2014, Jim Jordan introduced a resolution calling for a special counsel to investigate the IRS's targeting of conservative groups.
May 7, 2014: House Resolution 565 Passes
On May 7, 2014, the House passed Jordan's resolution. However, Attorney General Eric Holder did not appoint a special counsel.
2014: Victory Against Janet Garrett
In 2014, Jim Jordan won the election against Janet Garrett (Democrat).
2014: Re-elected to Congress
Jim Jordan was re-elected to Congress in 2014.
2015: Founding Member and First Chair of the House Freedom Caucus
Jim Jordan helped start the House Freedom Caucus and served as its first chair in 2015.
2015: Opposes Kevin McCarthy's Bid for Speaker
Jim Jordan opposed Kevin McCarthy during his initial bid to succeed John Boehner as Speaker of the House in 2015.
2015: Beginning Date for Records Requested by Jordan
Jim Jordan's investigation into disinformation research sought records dating back to 2015, encompassing a period of significant growth in social media and online information manipulation.
2015: Jordan Supports Banning Same-Sex Marriage
In 2015, Jim Jordan co-sponsored a resolution to amend the US Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage, reflecting his opposition to marriage equality. He also condemned the Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
2016: Discredits Investigations into Russian Interference
During the 2016 election, Jim Jordan actively worked to discredit investigations into Russian interference.
2016: Opposition to Veterans' Issues
In 2016, Jim Jordan voted against the PACT Act, which aimed to expand VA benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals. He also opposed the Veterans Equal Access Amendment despite lobbying efforts from Veterans Service Organizations, including the DAV.
2016: Victory Against Janet Garrett
In 2016, Jim Jordan won the election against Janet Garrett (Democrat).
2016: Russian Interference in the Election
Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows were involved in investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
2016: Russian Interference in the 2016 Election
Jim Jordan was involved in investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
2016: Re-elected to Congress
Jim Jordan was re-elected to Congress in 2016.
March 2017: Criticism of American Health Care Act
In March 2017, Jim Jordan criticized the initial version of the American Health Care Act, the Republican bill meant to replace the Affordable Care Act.
May 4, 2017: Vote on Revised American Health Care Act
On May 4, 2017, Jim Jordan voted in favor of a revised version of the American Health Care Act.
December 2017: Efforts to Discredit Mueller Investigation
Jim Jordan attempted to discredit Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, questioning Mueller's impartiality.
2017: Jordan Supports Local Approach to Opioid Epidemic
In 2017, Jim Jordan advocated for a localized approach to addressing the opioid epidemic, arguing that "the most beneficial things can be done at a local level." This stance reflects his preference for limited federal intervention in certain policy areas.
2017: Vice Chair of the House Freedom Caucus
Jim Jordan became the vice chair of the House Freedom Caucus in 2017.
April 2018: Defense of Trump
In an April 2018 interview, Jim Jordan defended Donald Trump, stating that he had never heard Trump tell a lie and didn't believe Trump had done anything wrong to warrant an apology.
April 2018: Investigation into Richard Strauss Begins
Ohio State University initiated an independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by Richard Strauss, the wrestling team physician during Jim Jordan's time as assistant coach, in April 2018.
June 13, 2018: Resolution to Compel Documents from DOJ
On June 13, 2018, Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows introduced a resolution demanding the Department of Justice provide documents related to the investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
July 12, 2018: Confrontation with Peter Strzok
During a July 12, 2018, hearing, Jim Jordan repeatedly interrupted FBI agent Peter Strzok, drawing criticism from Democrats and a reprimand from the committee chair.
July 2018: Allegations Against Rosenstein and Threats of Impeachment
In July 2018, Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows accused Rod Rosenstein of threatening congressional staff and threatened to push for his impeachment if the DOJ didn't comply with document requests.
July 2018: Efforts to Impeach Rosenstein
Jim Jordan actively sought to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein as a way to hinder the Mueller investigation.
July 25, 2018: Introduction of Articles of Impeachment Against Rosenstein
Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows introduced articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on July 25, 2018, accusing him of withholding information and abusing his authority.
July 26, 2018: Announces Bid for Speaker
Jim Jordan announced his bid for Speaker of the House on July 26, 2018, after Paul Ryan's retirement, but ended his campaign when Democrats won the majority.
2018: Re-elected to Congress
Jim Jordan was re-elected to Congress in 2018.
2018: Reveals He Never Took the Bar Exam
In 2018, Jim Jordan revealed that he never took the bar examination.
2018: Victory Against Janet Garrett
In 2018, Jim Jordan won the election against Janet Garrett (Democrat).
January 2019: Becomes Ranking Member of House Oversight Committee
Jim Jordan began serving as the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee in January 2019.
March 2019: Nadler Criticizes Jordan for Alleged Anti-Semitic Messaging
In March 2019, House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler criticized Jim Jordan for allegedly using anti-Semitic messaging on Twitter. Nadler took issue with Jordan spelling 2020 presidential candidate Tom Steyer's name with a "$" instead of an "S," given that Steyer's father is Jewish.
May 2019: Ohio Congressional District Map Ruled Unconstitutional
A three-judge federal panel ruled Ohio's congressional district map unconstitutional in May 2019 due to partisan gerrymandering.
July 24, 2019: Jordan Questions Mueller on Charging Decisions
During Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress on July 24, 2019, Jim Jordan questioned why Mueller did not charge Joseph Mifsud with lying to the FBI while charging George Papadopoulos for lying about Mifsud. Jordan pointed out that Mifsud was the one who allegedly provided Papadopoulos with information about Russian dirt but was not charged despite lying to the FBI.
October 23, 2019: Republicans Stage Protest During Impeachment Inquiry Hearing
On October 23, 2019, Jim Jordan joined two dozen other Republicans in a protest that disrupted a Trump impeachment inquiry hearing. The group, which included members who already had access to the hearing, staged a sit-in outside the hearing room, delaying the testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper.
2019: Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee
Jim Jordan became the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee in 2019.
March 2020: Brief Interlude as Ranking Member
There was a brief interlude in March 2020 during Jim Jordan's time as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.
April 2020: Opposition to COVID-19 Lockdowns
Jim Jordan supported protests in April 2020 against government lockdowns that were put in place to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2020: Replaced as Ranking Member
Jim Jordan was replaced by James Comer as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee in June 2020.
July 2020: Jordan Presents Misleading Video Montage During Barr Hearing
In July 2020, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing with Attorney General Bill Barr, Jim Jordan, the ranking member, presented a video montage that was criticized for taking statements by CNN reporters out of context. According to CNN host Jake Tapper, the video aimed to create a false impression that the reporters were characterizing violent protests as "mostly peaceful."
October 2020: Jordan Accuses Democrats of Trying to Steal the Election
When the Supreme Court allowed the counting of late-arriving mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania in October 2020, Jim Jordan accused Democrats of attempting to steal the election. This accusation reflected his consistent efforts to sow doubt on the integrity of the electoral process.
December 2020: Jordan Joins Amicus Brief Challenging 2020 Election Results
In December 2020, Jim Jordan was one of 126 Republican House members who signed an amicus brief supporting Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit contesting the 2020 presidential election results. The Supreme Court declined to hear the case, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned the signing as "election subversion." Representative Bill Pascrell even called for Jordan and others to be unseated, alleging they violated the 14th Amendment by engaging in rebellion against the United States.
December 2020: Jordan Expresses Doubts About Trump's Loss
In December 2020, Jim Jordan publicly expressed his disbelief in Trump's 2020 election loss, stating, "I don't know how you can ever convince me that President Trump didn't actually win this [election]." This statement further fueled doubts about the election outcome.
2020: New Map Ordered for 2020 Election
Ohio was ordered to create a new congressional district map in time for the 2020 election.
2020: Tom Steyer Runs for President
Tom Steyer, whose father is Jewish, ran for President in the 2020 election.
2020: 2020 Presidential Election
The 2020 presidential election was held on November 3, 2020.
2020: Re-elected to Congress
Jim Jordan was re-elected to Congress in 2020.
2020: Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee
Jim Jordan left the House Oversight Committee to become the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee in 2020.
2020: Victory Against Shannon Freshour and Steve Perkins
In 2020, Jim Jordan won the election against Shannon Freshour (Democrat) and Steve Perkins (Libertarian).
2020: Google Donates to Jordan's Campaign, Drawing Criticism
In 2020, Google contributed $10,000 to Jim Jordan's political campaign, a donation that drew criticism from figures like Tucker Carlson, highlighting the sometimes-controversial nature of corporate political contributions.
2020: Supports Trump's Efforts to Overturn Election
Following Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election, Jim Jordan supported Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the results.
2020: Jordan Allegedly Discussed Pardons with White House
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to Mark Meadows, testified that Jim Jordan had discussions with the White House regarding presidential pardons for Republican Congressmen involved in attempts to overturn the 2020 election. This revelation raised concerns about potential obstruction of justice and Jordan's role in the events surrounding January 6.
January 5, 2021: Jordan Alleges Election Fraud
On January 5, 2021, Jim Jordan claimed that there was fraud in the 2020 election, stating that "they added fraud on top of it… And that's why President Trump wasn't elected president." This statement came after months of similar accusations from Jordan and other Trump allies.
January 6, 2021: Certification of Presidential Electors
On January 6, 2021, Jim Jordan sent a text message to Mark Meadows suggesting that Vice President Mike Pence should challenge the certification of electors.
January 7, 2021: Jordan Votes Against Certifying Electoral College Results
Jim Jordan was among the 139 Representatives who voted to overturn the 2020 election results on January 7, 2021, following the attack on the Capitol. This action solidified his position as a staunch opponent of Biden's victory and a supporter of Trump's baseless claims of election fraud.
January 11, 2021: Trump Awards Jordan the Presidential Medal of Freedom
In a private ceremony on January 11, 2021, President Trump awarded Jim Jordan the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This prestigious award came just days after the Capitol riot and was widely seen as a gesture of support for Jordan's loyalty during the election challenges.
January 12, 2021: Jordan Denies Claiming Election Was Stolen
On January 12, 2021, Jim Jordan contradicted his previous statements by claiming, "I've never said that this election was stolen." This denial came amidst growing scrutiny of his role in challenging the 2020 election results.
June 2021: Jordan Votes to Repeal Iraq AUMF
In June 2021, Jim Jordan joined 49 other House Republicans in voting to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iraq. This vote reflected a growing movement within Congress to reassess and potentially revoke outdated authorizations for military action.
December 2021: House Select Committee Releases Text Message
In December 2021, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack released the contents of the text message Jordan sent to Meadows.
December 2021: Declaration that "Real America is Done with COVID-19"
In December 2021, as the U.S. experienced a surge in COVID-19 deaths, Jordan claimed that "Real America is done with COVID-19," attributing the lack of understanding to Fauci and Biden.
2021: Vote Against American Rescue Plan Act
In line with his fellow Republicans, Jim Jordan voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
May 12, 2022: Subpoenaed by January 6th Committee
Jim Jordan was subpoenaed by the U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack on May 12, 2022, but refused to cooperate.
July 12, 2022: Jordan Falsely Calls Report of 10-Year-Old Rape Victim a Lie
Jim Jordan faced backlash in July 2022 after falsely tweeting that a report of a 10-year-old Ohio girl traveling to Indiana for an abortion after being raped was a lie. He deleted the tweet after the rapist's arrest and confirmation of the girl's abortion, highlighting the dangers of spreading misinformation.
2022: Re-elected to Congress
Jim Jordan was re-elected to Congress in 2022.
2022: Jordan Opposes Aid to Ukraine Following Russian Invasion
Since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Jim Jordan has reportedly voted against nearly all bills proposing military assistance to Ukraine. This stance aligns with a faction within the Republican party that expresses skepticism towards US involvement in the conflict.
2022: District Boundaries Redrawn
Ohio's congressional district boundaries were redrawn in 2022.
January 2023: Supports Kevin McCarthy's Bid for Speaker
Jim Jordan supported Kevin McCarthy's bid for Speaker of the House in January 2023.
January 2023: Jordan Launches Campaign Targeting Disinformation Researchers
Upon Republicans gaining a House majority in January 2023, Jim Jordan, as House Judiciary Committee Chairman, spearheaded a campaign targeting researchers studying disinformation. He used subpoenas and threats to demand records dating back to 2015 from universities, think tanks, and private firms, raising concerns about academic freedom and the chilling effect on research.
October 3, 2023: McCarthy Removed from Speakership
After Kevin McCarthy was removed as Speaker of the House, Jim Jordan launched a bid for the position.
October 2023: Unsuccessful Bid for Speaker of the House
Jim Jordan stood for Speaker of the House in October 2023 after Kevin McCarthy was removed but failed to win the speakership.
October 18, 2023: Allegations of Ignoring Sexual Abuse
Former Ohio State University student-athlete Rocky Ratliff accused Jim Jordan of turning a blind eye to allegations of sexual abuse by a team doctor during his time as assistant wrestling coach on October 18, 2023.
October 20, 2023: Third Defeat in Speakership Vote
Jim Jordan lost in the third round of voting for House Speaker on October 20, 2023. Despite intending to continue, he was removed from his position as Speaker-designate.
2023: Chair of the House Judiciary Committee
Jim Jordan assumed the role of chair of the House Judiciary Committee in 2023.
2023: Considered for Speaker Again
Jim Jordan was again considered for Speaker of the House in 2023 after Kevin McCarthy failed to win the position.
2023: Jordan Blocks Buck from Antitrust Subcommittee Chair
In 2023, Jim Jordan, as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, faced criticism from conservatives for blocking Ken Buck, a proponent of antitrust enforcement, from becoming Chair of the Antitrust Subcommittee, despite Buck being the most senior Republican. This move raised questions about Jordan's commitment to antitrust measures.
2023: Defense of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Tweet About Hank Aaron's Death
In 2023, Jim Jordan defended a tweet by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that suggested Hank Aaron's death was linked to the COVID-19 vaccine, despite Aaron's passing being attributed to natural causes. Jordan maintained that the tweet was not "factually inaccurate."
2023: Nomination for Speaker of the House
During the 2023 Speaker of the House election, Jim Jordan was nominated for the position, receiving significant votes but ultimately not securing the speakership.
2023: No Bills Passed Into Law
As of 2023, despite serving in the House for over 16 years, Jim Jordan has not successfully sponsored any bills that became law.
2023: Jordan Supports Removing US Troops from Syria
In 2023, Jim Jordan was among 47 Republicans who voted in favor of a resolution demanding President Biden to withdraw US troops from Syria within 180 days. This vote aligned with his stance on reducing US military presence in certain foreign conflicts.