Janice D. Schakowsky — U.S. Representative for IL-9
Janice D. Schakowsky is a Democrat Representative representing Illinois (district 9), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Illinois |
| District | IL-9 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1944-05-26 |
| Bioguide ID | S001145 |
Election & Term History
Janice D. Schakowsky has held 14 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1999.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-06 – 2001-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2001-01-03 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2003-01-07 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IL-9 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Janice D. Schakowsky has cast 523 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Janice D. Schakowsky is more liberal than 97% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.602 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 97% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 523 |
| Votes with own party | 98.3% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 41 of 643 (6.4%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Janice D. Schakowsky in?
Janice D. Schakowsky is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for IL-9.
How long has Janice D. Schakowsky served in Congress?
Janice D. Schakowsky's first term on record began in 1999, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Janice D. Schakowsky's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Janice D. Schakowsky is more liberal than 97% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 523 recorded votes.
How often does Janice D. Schakowsky vote with their own party?
Janice D. Schakowsky has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.3% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 41 of 643 recorded votes (6.4%).