John Shimkus

John Shimkus

Republican Party

U.S. House Illinois District 15

Tenure

2013 - Present

Term ends

2021

Years in position

7

Prior offices

Collinsville Township Board of Trustees

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Treasurer of Madison County Illinois

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U.S. House Illinois District 19

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U.S. House Illinois District 20

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Net worth

(2012) $733,504.50

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 6, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

United States Military Academy

Graduate

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1980 - 1986

Service / branch

U.S. Army Reserve

Years of service

1986 - 2008

Personal

Religion

Christian: Lutheran

Profession

High school teacher

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

John Shimkus (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 15th Congressional District. He assumed office in 2013. His current term ends on January 3, 2021.

Shimkus (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 15th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

On August 30, 2019, Shimkus announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020.

Shimkus has been an elected public official since 1989, having previously served as a trustee of Collinsville Township and the treasurer of Madison County, Illinois.

Shimkus graduated from the U.S. Military Academy and received an M.B.A from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville after serving his Army commitment. He worked as a high school teacher.

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Shimkus was assigned to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Shimkus is a more moderate right of center Republican Party vote. As a result, he may break with the Republican Party line more than his fellow members.

Biography

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Shimkus is a lifelong resident of Collinsville, IL. Shimkus earned his bachelor's degree at the United States Military Academy. After serving his five-year Army commitment, he entered the reserves, retiring in 2008 as a lieutenant colonel.

Shimkus earned a teaching certificate from Christ College Irvine (now Concordia University Irvine) and began teaching at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, Illinois. He earned an MBA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1987.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Shimkus' academic, professional, and political career:

• 2013-Present: U.S Representative from Illinois' 15th Congressional District
• 2003-2013: U.S Representative from Illinois' 19th Congressional District
• 1997-2003: U.S. House, Illinois District 20
• 1990-1996: Treasurer of Madison County, Illinois
• 1989-1993: Trustee of Collinsville Township, Illinois

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2019-2020

Shimkus was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Energy and Commerce

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Shimkus was assigned to the following committees:

• Committee on Energy and Commerce

2015-2016

Shimkus served on the following committees:

• Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
  • Subcommittee on Energy and Power
  • Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Health

2013-2014

Shimkus served on the following committees:

• Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
  • Subcommittee on Energy and Power
  • Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Health

2011-2012

Shimkus served on the following committees:

• Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
  • Subcommittee on Energy and Power
  • Subcommittee on Environment and Economy Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Health

Key votes

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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018 For detailed information about each vote, click here. Votes on domestic policy (click to expand) Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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) Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Nay on: 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. Did not vote on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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 Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Yea on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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.) Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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) Voted Yea on: 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 Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. Voted Yea on: 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. 114th Congress The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Shimkus's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. Economic and fiscal Trade Act of 2015 See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade adjustment assistance On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Shimkus was one of 86 Republicans to vote in favor of TAA. Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Shimkus was one of 191 Republicans to support the measure. Trade promotion authority second vote After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Shimkus was one of 190 Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment. Trade adjustment assistance second vote The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Shimkus was one of 111 Republicans to vote in favor of HR 1295. Defense spending authorization On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Shimkus voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015. On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Shimkus voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015. 2016 Budget proposal On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Shimkus voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill. 2015 budget On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017. Shimkus voted with 166 Republicans against the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs Iran nuclear deal See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Shimkus voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill. Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Shimkus voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill. Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Shimkus voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill. Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Shimkus voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution. Export-Import Bank On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods. Shimkus voted with 126 Republicans and 186 Democrats in favor of the bill. Domestic USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Shimkus voted with 195 Republicans and 142 Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Shimkus voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill. Cyber security On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies. Shimkus voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Shimkus voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill. Immigration On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Shimkus voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill. 113th Congress The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Shimkus's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security DHS Appropriations Shimkus voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines. Keystone Pipeline Amendment Shimkus voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines. CISPA (2013) Shimkus did not vote on HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party. NDAA Shimkus voted in favor of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote. Economy Farm bill On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop. It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states. Shimkus voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill. 2014 Budget On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014. The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582-page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill. The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations. It increased the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel by 1 percent, increased Head Start funding for early childhood education by $1 billion, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Shimkus voted with the majority of the Republican Party in favor of the bill. Government shutdown See also: United States budget debate, 2013 On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201. At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference. Shimkus voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate. The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies. The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Shimkus voted for HR 2775. Coal-fired power plants Shimkus and Reps. Rodney Davis (R) and William Enyart (D) criticized President Obama's plans announced June 25, 2013 to make sharp cuts in carbon emissions by using the federal Environmental Protection Agency to impose tougher restrictions on coal-fired power plants. The three congressmen harshly criticized the stricter rules proposed by Obama as job-killers that will "needllessly spike electricity costs for consumer." Immigration Morton Memos Prohibition Shimkus voted in favor of House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines. Healthcare Healthcare Reform Rules Shimkus voted in favor of House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines. Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act Shimkus voted in favor of HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines. Social issues Amash amendment Shimkus voted against House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote. Government affairs HR 676 See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit. Shimkus joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution. Previous congressional sessions Fiscal Cliff Shimkus voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 85 Republicans that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

Issues

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

John Shimkus endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

Elections

2020

See also: Illinois' 15th Congressional District election, 2020

John Shimkus did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also: Illinois' 15th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 15

Incumbent John Shimkus defeated Kevin Gaither and Carl Spoerer in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 15 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Shimkus (R)	70.9	181,294
		Kevin Gaither (D)	29.1	74,309
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	5

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 255,608

Democratic election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 15

Kevin Gaither defeated Carl Spoerer in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 15 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Gaither	62.1	17,300
		Carl Spoerer	37.9	10,573

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 27,873

Republican election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 15

Incumbent John Shimkus advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 15 on March 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Shimkus	100.0	73,825

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 73,825

2016

See also: Illinois' 15th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent John Shimkus (R) was unopposed in the general election on November 8, 2016. Shimkus defeated Kyle McCarter in the Republican primary on March 15, 2016.

U.S. House, Illinois District 15 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Shimkus Incumbent	100%	274,554
Total Votes				274,554
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections

U.S. House, Illinois District 15 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John Shimkus Incumbent	60.4%	76,547
Kyle McCarter	39.6%	50,245
Total Votes		126,792
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections

2014

See also: Illinois' 15th Congressional District elections, 2014

Shimkus ran for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on March 18, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Illinois District 15 General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Shimkus Incumbent	74.9%	166,274
	Democratic	Eric Thorsland	25.1%	55,652
Total Votes				221,926
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections Official Results

2012

See also: Illinois' 15th Congressional District elections, 2012

Shimkus defeated Democrat Angela Michael in the general election. Shimkus ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 15th District.

Shimkus ran unopposed in the Republican primary on March 20, 2012. He defeated Angela Michael in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, Illinois District 15 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Shimkus Incumbent	68.6%	205,775
	Democratic	Angela Michael	31.4%	94,162
Total Votes				299,937
Source: Illinois Board of Elections "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals"

Full history

To view the full congressional electoral history for John Shimkus, click [show] to expand the section.

2010 On November 2, 2010, John Shimkus won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tim Bagwell (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Illinois District 19 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican John Shimkus incumbent 71.2% 166,166      Democratic Tim Bagwell 28.8% 67,132 Total Votes 233,298 2008 On November 4, 2008, John Shimkus won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steve Cox (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Illinois District 19 General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican John Shimkus incumbent 64.2% 187,121      Democratic Steve Cox 35.8% 104,393 Total Votes 291,514 2006 On November 7, 2006, John Shimkus won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steve Cox (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Illinois District 19 General Election, 2006 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican John Shimkus incumbent 64.2% 187,121      Democratic Steve Cox 35.8% 104,393 Total Votes 291,514 2004 On November 2, 2004, John Shimkus won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tim Bagwell (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Illinois District 19 General Election, 2004 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican John Shimkus incumbent 69.4% 213,451      Democratic Tim Bagwell 30.6% 94,303 Total Votes 307,754 2002 On November 5, 2002, John Shimkus won election to the United States House. He defeated David D. Phelps (D) in the general election. U.S. House, Illinois District 19 General Election, 2002 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican John Shimkus 54.8% 133,956      Democratic David D. Phelps 45.2% 110,517 Total Votes 244,473

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Shimkus' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“ Agriculture: Agriculture is a key economic engine throughout the 33 counties that make up the 15th Congressional District. It is important that the agriculture sector is strong and profitable and we are protecting our farmers’ ability to manage their farm without burdensome government regulations. Energy: John supports a diversified, all-of-the-above energy strategy. By focusing on energy we can develop at home, we can create jobs, keep costs low for businesses and families, and reduce our reliance on unstable energy producing regions. Healthcare: Obamacare is a disaster and that is why John has voted over 60 times to either repeal, replace or defund Obamacare. Our efforts should be focused on expanding healthcare insurance by allowing tax deductions of premiums by the self-employed, allowing inter-state sales of healthcare insurance, expanding health savings account eligibility, and other market oriented ideas not government control. Jobs and the Economy: Too many Americans are out of work. Its time to get government out of the way, remove the bureaucratic red tape so employers have less burdensome rules and regulations so we can put people back to work. John believes that government does not create jobs and in order to have employees, you must have employers. So we must make it easier on business owners by rolling back the onerous rules and regulations that impede job creation. National Security: National Security threats are real both at home and abroad. As a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a U.S. Army Veteran, John understands the need for a strong, well-funded military. President Obama has decimated our armed forces. This is unacceptable and it is essential that our military has the necessary funding to handle the numerous threats the U.S. faces both at home and abroad. ” —John Shimkus' campaign website, https://johnshimkus.com/priorities/

2012

According to Shimkus' website, his campaign themes included:

“ Spending: "...supports a balanced budget achieved through discretionary spending cuts, mandatory spending reforms, and pro-growth tax policies." Jobs: "...Supports opening new markets for American-made goods across the globe through Free Trade Agreements." Energy: "...supports coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear as essential components of America’s energy infrastructure while we allow the free-market to foster the growth in wind, solar and other renewables." Abortion Issues Budgetary, Spending, and Tax Issues Campaign Finance and Government Reform Issues Crime Issues Education Issues Employment Issues Environment and Energy Issues Gun Issues Health Issues Immigration Issues International Aid, International Policy, and International Trade Issues National Security Issues Social Issues Social Security Issues Welfare and Poverty Issues ”

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor history

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John Shimkus campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2018	U.S. House Illinois District 15	✔	$1,959,241
2016	U.S. House, Illinois District 15	✔	$3,182,498
2014	U.S. House (Illinois, District 15)	✔	$1,982,069
2012	U.S. House Illinois District 15	✔	$2,107,579
2010	U.S. House Illinois District 19	✔	$1,845,128
2008	U.S. House Illinois District 19	✔	$1,333,108
2006	U.S. House Illinois District 19	✔	$1,212,017
2004	U.S. House Illinois District 19	✔	$1,071,896
2002	U.S. House Illinois District 20	✔	$1,848,115
2000	U.S. House Illinois District 20	✔	$843,987
Grand total raised			$17,385,638
Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House Illinois District 15 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top industry contributors to John Shimkus's campaign in 2018
Energy & Natural Resources	$374,350.00
Health	$334,037.50
General Business	$172,950.00
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	$166,450.00
Communications & Electronics	$155,675.00
Total Raised in 2018	$1,959,240.86
Source: Follow the Money

2018

election - Campaign Contributions
Total Raised in	$0.00

2016

Shimkus won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Shimkus' campaign committee raised a total of $3,182,498 and spent $3,326,205. This is more than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.

Cost per vote

Shimkus spent $12.11 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, Illinois District 15, 2016 - John Shimkus Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$3,182,498
Total Spent	$3,326,205
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$0
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$0
Top contributors to John Shimkus's campaign committee
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$32,500
Exelon Corp	$29,200
Ameren Corp	$23,200
National Assn of Broadcasters	$22,957
AT&T Inc	$15,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$297,440
Health Professionals	$257,235
Electric Utilities	$246,400
Oil & Gas	$180,450
Lobbyists	$148,235
Source: Open Secrets

2014

Shimkus won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Shimkus' campaign committee raised a total of $1,982,069 and spent $1,816,163. This is more than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.

Cost per vote

Shimkus spent $10.92 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Illinois District 15, 2014 - John Shimkus Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,982,069
Total Spent	$1,816,163
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$22,263
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$24,243
Top contributors to John Shimkus's campaign committee
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$13,500
National Assn of Broadcasters	$12,500
Poet LLC	$12,000
American Soybean Assn	$11,000
Berkshire Hathaway	$11,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals	$193,950
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$162,200
Electric Utilities	$148,000
Oil & Gas	$112,500
Chemical & Related Manufacturing	$89,999

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Shimkus' campaign funds before the 2014 election.

Below are Shimkus' FEC reports.

John Shimkus (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly	April 15, 2013	$860,929.98	$203,224.02	$(107,575.08)	$956,578.92
July Quarterly	July 15, 2013	$956,578.92	$355,177.19	$(307,086.94)	$1,004,669.17
October Quarterly	October 13, 2013	$1,004,669.17	$186,928.01	$(209,444.54)	$982,152.64
Year-end	January 14, 2014	$982,152	$176,703	$(128,902)	$1,029,953
Pre-Primary	March 6, 2014	$1,029,953	$77,333	$(67,749)	$1,039,537
April Quarterly	April 15, 2014	$1,039,537	$241,978	$(150,651)	$1,130,864
July Quarterly	July 15, 2014	$1,130,864.00	$344,651	$(333,907.00)	$1,141,997.00
			Running totals
			$1,585,994.22	$(1,305,315.56)

2012

Shimkus won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Shimkus' campaign committee raised a total of $2,107,579 and spent $2,384,832. This is more than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.

Cost per vote

Shimkus spent $11.59 per vote received in 2012.

U.S. House, Illinois District 15, 2012 - John Shimkus Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$2,107,579
Total Spent	$2,384,832
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$10,219
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$10,094
Top contributors to John Shimkus's campaign committee
Murray Energy	$16,909
Exelon Corp	$13,000
National Assn of Broadcasters	$11,000
Abbott Laboratories	$10,000
Ameren Corp	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals	$192,600
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$142,300
Electric Utilities	$135,500
Oil & Gas	$115,500
Mining	$79,659

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Shimkus' campaign funds before the 2012 election.

2010

Shimkus won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Shimkus' campaign committee raised a total of $701,350 and spent $538,031.

U.S. House, Illinois District 19, 2010 - John Shimkus Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$701,350
Total Spent	$538,031
Total Raised by General Election Opponent	$17,763
Total Spent by General Election Opponent	$17,649
Top contributors to John Shimkus's campaign committee
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$7,000
American Assn of Orthopaedic Surgeons	$6,000
American Assn for Vascular Surgery	$5,000
American Crystal Sugar	$5,000
Bracewell & Giuliani	$5,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals	$71,350
Electric Utilities	$45,500
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$41,500
Insurance	$26,500
Oil & Gas	$24,500

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Shimkus' campaign funds before the 2010 election.

Personal Gain Index

See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

• Changes in Net Worth
• The Donation Concentration Metric

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Shimkus' net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $162,011 and $1,304,998. That averages to $733,504.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $6,956,438.47. Shimkus ranked as the 236th most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2004 and 2012, Shimkus' calculated net worth percentage increase was not meaningful. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

John Shimkus Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2004	$743,846
2012	$733,504
Growth from 2004 to 2012:	-1%
Average annual growth:	-0%
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Shimkus received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry.

From 1991-2014, 23.05 percent of Shimkus' career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

John Shimkus Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$13,661,788
Total Spent	$12,522,952
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals	$900,818
Electric Utilities	$733,212
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$605,043
Oil & Gas	$498,361
Insurance	$410,977
% total in top industry	6.59%
% total in top two industries	11.96%
% total in top five industries	23.05%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Shimkus was a "rank-and-file Republican," as of July 29, 2014. This was the same rating Shimkus received in June 2013.

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.

Shimkus most often votes with:

• Steve Womack
• Mike McIntyre

Shimkus least often votes with:

• Walter Jones
• Janice Schakowsky

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year.

2013

Shimkus ranked 222nd in the liberal rankings in 2013.

2012

Shimkus ranked 192nd in the conservative rankings in 2012.

2011

Shimkus ranked 189th in the conservative rankings in 2011.

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Shkimkus voted with the Republican Party 92.5 percent of the time, which ranked 175th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.

2013

Shimkus voted with the Republican Party 92.4 percent of the time, which ranked 206th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Shimkus missed 373 of 12,692 roll call votes from January 1997 to September 2015. This amounted to 2.9 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Shimkus paid his congressional staff a total of $1,162,756 in 2011. He ranked 5th on the list of the highest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 29th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Illinois ranked 46th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Timothy V. Johnson (R)	U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois, District 15 2013–Present	Succeeded by '
Preceded by David D. Phelps	U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois, District 19 2003–2013	Succeeded by N/A
Preceded by '	U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois, District 20 1997–2003	Succeeded by '
Preceded by '	Treasurer of Madison County, Illinois 1991–1997	Succeeded by '
Preceded by '	Trustee of Collinsville Township 1989–1990	Succeeded by '