Brenda Jones (Michigan)

Brenda Jones

Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Detroit City Council At-large

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U.S. House Michigan District 13

Successor: Rashida Tlaib

Predecessor: John Conyers, Jr.

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Last election

August 4, 2020

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Birthplace

Birmingham, Ala.

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Brenda Jones was a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District. She assumed office on November 29, 2018. She left office on January 3, 2019.

Jones (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2020.

Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Jones is a former Democratic representative from Michigan's 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Jones was elected to the office on November 6, 2018, to serve for the rest of the 2017-2018 term to which John Conyers Jr. (D) was elected in November 2016. She was also a Democratic candidate who sought election to Michigan's 13th Congressional District for the 2019-2020 term and lost in the primary for the 2019-2020 term to Rashida Tlaib.

Biography

Jones was first elected to the Detroit City Council in 2005. She was elected as its president in 2014 and 2018. Prior to that, she served as president of the Communication Workers of America Local 4004, worked for Michigan Bell/SBC, and was a small business owner. She graduated from Cass Technical High School and Wayne State University.

Elections

2020

See also: Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2020

Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 13

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rashida Tlaib (D)	78.1	223,205
		David Dudenhoefer (R)	18.6	53,311
		Sam Johnson (Working Class Party)	1.8	5,284
		D. Etta Wilcoxon (G)	0.7	2,105
		Articia Bomer (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)	0.7	1,974
		Donald Eason (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	6

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 285,885
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Incumbent Rashida Tlaib defeated Brenda Jones in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rashida Tlaib	66.3	71,670
		Brenda Jones	33.7	36,492

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,162
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Stephen M. Patterson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

David Dudenhoefer defeated Linda Sawyer and Alfred Lemmo in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Dudenhoefer	47.6	6,833
		Linda Sawyer	34.5	4,955
		Alfred Lemmo	17.9	2,574

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,362
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Articia Bomer (R)

Green convention

Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

D. Etta Wilcoxon advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on June 20, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		D. Etta Wilcoxon (G)

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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Sam Johnson advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on July 26, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Sam Johnson (Working Class Party)

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Endorsements

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2018

Special election

See also: Michigan's 13th Congressional District special election, 2018

See also: Michigan's 13th Congressional District special election (August 7, 2018 Democratic primary)

See also: Michigan's 13th Congressional District special election (August 7, 2018 Republican primary)

This election was held to replace John Conyers Jr. (D). On December 5, 2017, Conyers announced his resignation from office, effective immediately. The announcement came amid sexual harassment allegations and calls for Conyers' resignation from the Democratic leadership. The winner completed the rest of the 2017-2018 term to which Conyers was elected.

David Dudenhoefer, Royce Kinniebrew, Clyde Darnell Lynch, Danetta Simpson, and Jonathan Pommerville ran as write-in candidates in the general election. David Dudenhoefer ran as a write-in candidate in the Republican primary, but he did not receive enough votes to advance to the general election.

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Brenda Jones defeated Marc Joseph Sosnowski and D. Etta Wilcoxon in the special general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brenda Jones (D)	86.8	169,330
		Marc Joseph Sosnowski (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	8.9	17,302
		D. Etta Wilcoxon (G)	4.3	8,319
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	42

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 194,993
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Danetta Simpson (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Brenda Jones defeated Rashida Tlaib, Bill Wild, and Ian Conyers in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brenda Jones	37.7	32,769
		Rashida Tlaib	35.8	31,121
		Bill Wild	15.2	13,174
		Ian Conyers	11.2	9,749

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 86,813
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Gilmore (D)
• Mary Waters (D)
• Kentiel White (D)

Regular election

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Rashida Tlaib defeated Sam Johnson and D. Etta Wilcoxon in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rashida Tlaib (D)	84.2	165,355
		Sam Johnson (Working Class Party)	11.3	22,186
		D. Etta Wilcoxon (G)	4.1	7,980
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	778

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 196,299
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Conyers III (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rashida Tlaib	31.2	27,841
		Brenda Jones	30.2	26,941
		Bill Wild	14.1	12,613
		Coleman Young II	12.5	11,172
		Ian Conyers	6.6	5,861
		Shanelle Jackson	5.4	4,853

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 89,281
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Gilmore (D)
• John Conyers III (D)
• Kimberly Hill Knott (D)
• Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D)

Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• David Dudenhoefer (R)

2017

See also: Municipal elections in Detroit, Michigan (2017)

The city of Detroit, Michigan, held elections for mayor, city council, city clerk, and the Detroit Board of Police Commisisoners on November 7, 2017. A primary election was held on August 8, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 25, 2017.

Incumbent Brenda Jones and incumbent Janee Ayers defeated Mary Waters and Beverly Kindle-Walker in the general election for two at-large seats on the Detroit City Council.

Detroit City Council, At-large General Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Brenda Jones Incumbent	42.57%	71,306
Janee Ayers Incumbent	28.72%	48,103
Mary Waters	19.53%	32,717
Beverly Kindle-Walker	8.67%	14,522
Write-in votes	0.51%	859
Total Votes		167,507
Source: Wayne County, Michigan, "2017 November 7th General & Special General Election Official Results," November 7, 2017

Incumbent Brenda Jones, incumbent Janee Ayers, Mary Waters, and Beverly Kindle-Walker defeated Alisa McKinney in the primary election for two at-large seats on the Detroit City Council.

Detroit City Council, At-large Primary Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Brenda Jones Incumbent	45.05%	46,110
Janee Ayers Incumbent	25.15%	25,742
Mary Waters	16.79%	17,190
Beverly Kindle-Walker	6.44%	6,587
Alisa McKinney	6.04%	6,185
Write-in votes	0.53%	545
Total Votes		102,359
Source: Wayne County Clerk, "2017 Primary Official Results," accessed August 23, 2017

2013

Jones won re-election to the Detroit City Council on November 5, 2013.

General election

City Council of Detroit, Michigan - At-large, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Saunteel Jenkins Incumbent	34.4%	76,948
	Nonpartisan	Brenda Jones Incumbent	34.4%	76,986
	Nonpartisan	David Bullock	17.4%	39,001
	Nonpartisan	Roy McCalister, Jr.	13.3%	29,868
	Nonpartisan	Write-in	0.4%	990
Total Votes				223,793
Source: City of Detroit Department of Elections

Primary election

Detroit, Michigan City Council Primary, At-Large, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Saunteel Jenkins	34.2%	51,971
	Nonpartisan	Brenda Jones	30%	45,594
	Nonpartisan	David Bullock	10.4%	15,746
	Nonpartisan	Roy McCalister, Jr.	8.8%	13,414
	Nonpartisan	Monica Lewis-Patrick	6.4%	9,775
	Nonpartisan	Angles Lisa Hunt	3.6%	5,523
	Nonpartisan	Cedric Banks	3.5%	5,325
	Nonpartisan	Jessica Rayford-Clark	3%	4,516
	Nonpartisan	All other candidates	0%	67
Total Votes				151,931
Source: City of Detroit Elections Center

2009

General election

The 2009 election was the last election in which all city council members were elected at large. The names of the 18 highest vote recipients from the August 2009 primary were listed on the ballot, and voters were instructed to vote for no more than nine candidates.

A measure on the 2009 general election ballot proposed a change from a nine-member at-large city council to a council with seven members elected by district and two members elected at large. The measure was approved with support of 73.35% of voters.

Detroit, Michigan City Council Primary, At-Large, 2009
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Charles Pugh	9.4%	88,797
	Nonpartisan	Gary Brown	8.6%	80,809
	Nonpartisan	Saunteel Jenkins	7.9%	75,016
	Nonpartisan	Ken Cockrel, Jr.	7.9%	74,781
	Nonpartisan	Brenda Jones	6.5%	61,367
	Nonpartisan	Andre L. Spivey	6.4%	60,450
	Nonpartisan	James Tate	6.2%	58,215
	Nonpartisan	Kwame Kenyatta	6.1%	57,541
	Nonpartisan	Jo Ann Watson	5.8%	54,653
	Nonpartisan	Lisa Howze	5.1%	48,483
	Nonpartisan	Alberta Tinsley Talabi	5%	47,003
	Nonpartisan	Jai-Lee Dearing	4.9%	45,785
	Nonpartisan	John K. Bennett	3.8%	35,613
	Nonpartisan	Shelly I. Foy	3.7%	35,148
	Nonpartisan	Mohamed Okdie	3.5%	32,933
	Nonpartisan	Fred Elliott Hall	3.5%	32,875
	Nonpartisan	Raphael B. Johnson	3.4%	31,665
	Nonpartisan	David J. Cross	2.3%	21,534
	Nonpartisan	Write-in	0.1%	999
Total Votes				943,667
Source: City of Detroit Elections Center

Primary election

The 2009 election was the last election in which all city council members were elected at large. The names of the 18 highest vote recipients from the August 2009 primary were listed on the November 2009 general election ballot, and voters were instructed to vote for no more than nine candidates. Jones finished fourth, making the cutoff for the general election ballot.

Detroit, Michigan City Council Primary, At-Large, 2009
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Charles Pugh	8.7%	59,681
	Nonpartisan	Ken Cockrel Jr.	7.3%	49,743
	Nonpartisan	Gary Brown	6.1%	41,351
	Nonpartisan	Brenda Jones	4.4%	30,041
	Nonpartisan	Saunteel Jenkins	4.4%	29,879
	Nonpartisan	Kwame Kenyatta	4.2%	28,674
	Nonpartisan	Jo Ann Watson	3.7%	24,934
	Nonpartisan	Jai-Lee Dearing	3.4%	22,935
	Nonpartisan	Alberta Tinsley Talabi	2.9%	20,124
	Nonpartisan	Andre L. Spivey	2.9%	20,105
	Nonpartisan	James Tate	2.9%	19,513
	Nonpartisan	Lisa Howze	1.8%	12,511
	Nonpartisan	Shelly I. Foy	1.7%	11,736
	Nonpartisan	Fred Elliott Hall	1.6%	11,088
	Nonpartisan	Raphael B. Johnson	1.6%	10,904
	Nonpartisan	Mohamed Okdie	1.4%	9,389
	Nonpartisan	David J. Cross	1.3%	9,140
	Nonpartisan	John K. Bennett	1.2%	8,177
	Nonpartisan	Roy McCalister Jr.	1%	6,876
	Nonpartisan	Delicia Taylor Coleman	1%	6,792
	Nonpartisan	Clinton Griffin Jr.	0.9%	6,334
	Nonpartisan	Sheila Jackson	0.9%	6,281
	Nonpartisan	Dalton Roberson Jr.	0.9%	6,159
	Nonpartisan	All other candidates	33.8%	230,751
Total Votes				683,118
Source: City of Detroit Elections Center

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brenda Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jones' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

In 2018, I won a special election to fill the remainder of the Hon. John Conyers. I was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Detroit. I am product of Michigan's public school system. I am an alumna of Cass Technical High School and earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Wayne State University. Before beginning my career in public service, I worked for Michigan Bell and was later elected union President of the Communication Workers of America Local 4004 in Detroit, where I represented over 1,000 union members. In November of 2005, I was elected to the Detroit City Council, and in January 2018, I began a third term. Since 2014, I have served as the City Council President working diligently to bring jobs, economic opportunities, neighborhood revitalization, and educational resources to all, positively impacting the quality of life for residents, public safety personnel, senior citizens, small business owners, government employees, veterans, and union members. In addition to my responsibilities with City Council, I am the First Vice-Chair of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and the Michigan Municipal League (MML). Rain or shine, you will find me advocating for hope and positive change in the community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Unite Our Community

• Rebuild the District's Economy

• Improve Family, Senior and Neighborhood Services

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How would you foster a more bipartisan, cooperative atmosphere in Congress?

My ability to work across the aisle to create coalitions, develop partnerships and work collaboratively to reach a common goal. I will remain professional, listen to the position of everyone and remain dedicated to developing policies, passing legislation and bringing resources to those in the 13th District, the State and the United States.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

It is crucial that the quality of life is not determined by zip code. I will fight tirelessly to advocate for jobs, workforce development and economic development for residents within the 13th District. I will fight for resources to strengthen entrepreneurs and small businesses. I will work to establish a federal minimum standard for decent and affordable housing. I will work to eliminate profiling practices based on race, gender, religion and sexual orientation. I will advocate for Medicare for all to expand access to mental health and physical well-being services. I am committed to addressing racial disparities in employment, the criminal justice system, small business funding access and education. I am committed to immigration reform policies that support keeping families together, protecting children and offering those in search of an enhanced quality of a life a pathway to citizenship.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have drafted and passed over 10 pieces of legislation, numerous resolutions and developed crucial policies that have required working with agencies, residents and other legislators to complete. This skill will allow me to work successfully to build coalitions and unite individuals with common goals to solve problems, pass legislation and enhance resources for those in the 13th District, the State and the United States. I am also skilled with maintaining decorum when in stressful or controversial circumstances. I am a skilled leader that can facilitate discussion and conversation with dignity and fairness.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Previous experience in government and politics allows for representatives to develop skills in policy research, law making, policy collaboration and community based policy. My experience in government has provided me with skills to represent, develop policy and advocate on behalf of those that may have different interest but shared goals. I am able to take a collaborative and flexible approach towards supporting all those in the 13th District, the State and the United States.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Post COVID-19, the greatest challenge for our nation will be the balance of equity, opportunity and resources for people of color and those from impoverished neighborhoods. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed significant disparities in access to health care, funding for hospitals in minority and impoverished neighborhoods, small business resources, educational resources in minority and impoverished communities and fair employment policies for essential workers such as vacation, sick time and a high quality living wage. Elected officials must work collaboratively over the next decade to address disparities and inequality to ensure everyone across America has access to a quality standard of living.

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Key votes

Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

• Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

  Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)

   Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

  Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.

  Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))

   Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018

  Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.

  Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)

   Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018

  Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.

  Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)

   Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

  Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.

  Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)

   Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017

  Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.

  Kate's Law (HR 3004)

   Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017

  Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.

  No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)

   Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017

  Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.

  American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)

   Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017

  Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.

• Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

  Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)

   Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.

  Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)

   Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.

  Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)

   Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.

  Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)

   Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.

  Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)

   Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018

  Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

  Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)

   Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

  The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)

   Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.

  Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)

   Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.

  Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

   Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.

  Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

   Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.

  Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)

   Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.

  Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

   Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017

  Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

  Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)

   Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017

  Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.

  Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

   Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017

  Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.

  Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

   Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017

  Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.)

  Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

   Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017

  Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.

  
  

  Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)

   Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017

  Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.

  Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)

   Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017

  Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.

  Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)

   Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017

  Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.

  Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)

   Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017

  Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.

  Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)

   Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017

  Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.

• Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)

  National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)

   Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities

  Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)

   Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.

  
  

  National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)

   Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017

  Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.

  Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)

   Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017

  Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.

  Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)

   Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017

  Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.

  Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)

   Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017

  Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)

   Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017

  Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)

   Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017

  Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.

  Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)

   Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017

  The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.

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Preceded by John Conyers, Jr. (D)	U.S. House Michigan District 13 2018-2019	Succeeded by Rashida Tlaib (D)
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Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Gary Peters (D)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

Representatives

District 1

Jack Bergman (R)

District 2

John Moolenaar (R)

District 3

Hillary Scholten (D)

District 4

Bill Huizenga (R)

District 5

Tim Walberg (R)

District 6

Debbie Dingell (D)

District 7

Tom Barrett (R)

District 8

Kristen Rivet (D)

District 9

Lisa McClain (R)

District 10

John James (R)

District 11

Haley Stevens (D)

District 12

Rashida Tlaib (D)

District 13

Shri Thanedar (D)

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