Social Security isn’t the problem. The choice to let the wealthiest Americans stop paying into it after $184,500 is.
We can protect Social Security for generations to come. We just need the political will to make those at the top pay their fair share.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 1
Jonathan L. Jackson
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Voting Record — 613
Yes39%
No52%
Present0%
Not Voting9%
Party align97%
Cross-party1%
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Jonathan L. Jackson
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 1
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In 2026, a worker earning minimum wage pays Social Security taxes on every dollar they earn, while a billionaire pays those taxes on only the first $184,500 of their wages.
And yes—the federal minimum wage is STILL just $7.25 an hour.
Social Security has been declared “doomed” for generations, yet it remains one of America’s most successful programs. Not a single check written has bounced, & 76 million Americans depend on Social Security today. Congress must strengthen it for future generations: raise the taxable earnings cap.
Social Security isn’t a handout. It’s a promise we made to working people who paid into it their entire lives. While Republicans propose cuts & privatization, I’m fighting to protect and strengthen the benefits seniors, people with disabilities, survivors, and families depend on.
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Geraldine de Haas' spirit and generosity lifted the Chicago music community. She championed jazz to be accessible to all, especially young people, and spent decades opening doors for musicians & audiences alike. Her legacy lives on in the music, festivals, artists, and countless lives she touched.
The Garifuna People are defending more than land, they are defending their history, culture, livelihood & collective survival. Honduras must end the persecution & honor the binding Inter-American Court ruling protecting the ancestral territory. Human rights are not optional. youtu.be/IgFirq7uFS4?...
On the House Agriculture Committee, I'm fighting to end the hunger crisis—not fund tax cuts for billionaires on the backs of 5 million families losing nutrition assistance. Our communities deserve better.
6/ Given the President’s decision to launch military strikes, detain Nicolas Maduro, and proclaim that his Administration “runs” the country, the U.S. bears a responsibility for a clear democratic roadmap with an inclusive, Venezuelan-led process for its people to determine their future.
5/ Diplomacy must also deliver tangible benefits. For Venezuelans to start anew, their country’s natural resources must be used to rebuild communities and improve daily life. Yet, there is a lack of transparency about how the Trump administration is controlling billions in Venezuelan oil revenue.
4/ Any credible reconciliation must include all of Venezuela’s democratic opposition, not just a select few. That is why I met opposition leaders and civil society representatives on the sidelines, treating Venezuelans as equal partners, not servants of a foreign viceroy.
3/ I met with Venezuela’s interim government and welcomed Jorge Rodríguez’s initial dialogue with members of the 2015 National Assembly. Sanctions and unauthorized military action have not improved Venezuelans’ lives. Sustained, principled diplomacy offers a better path.
2/ I first traveled to Venezuela with my father in 2005, and meet with Afro-Venezuelan groups, local religious leaders, and government officials, including Hugo Chávez. I returned two decades later with the same conviction: peace will only come through engagement with the Venezuelan people.
1/ I was honored to join the first congressional delegation to Venezuela in a decade. After years of estrangement,
@houseforeign.bsky.social delivered a simple message: the United States and Venezuela share a history, and our people have too much in common to abandon dialogue and diplomacy. 🧵
Honored to moderate this powerful town hall today at the #BlackWomensExpo: Unbought, Unbossed, Unstoppable Black Political Power!
Featuring the voices, vision, and leadership shaping our future- @repbeatty.bsky.social @lwv.org, firstrepair.org, @lwvchicago.bsky.social, ncbcp.org, collectivepac.org
5/ Sixty-one years later, the lesson is clear: expanding public health care works and the job isn't finished.
I will keep fighting for health care as a human right until everyone is covered.
It's time to pass Medicare for All.
4/ Yet, Medicaid and Medicare are under constant attack by Republicans who are gutting programs and making it harder for people to keep their coverage—all while protecting tax breaks for Billionaires.
3/ Government healthcare programs have transformed America. They have helped children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and rural communities get the care they need. They've saved lives, reduced poverty, and strengthened health systems across the country.
2/ The results speak for themselves. in 1966 when Medicare launched, nearly the entire eligible population age 65 and older - more than 19 million people who had been lacking quality medical care - enrolled.
🧵1/ Pres Truman's plan for national health was called "socialist" & "communist" but advocates believed something simple: your ability to see a doctor shouldn't depend on your bank account.
The anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid reminds us protecting & strengthening public health is an ongoing fight.
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Voting History613 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
613 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 884 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 2096 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 481 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 488 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H.R. 2035 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-06 | H.R. 2966 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1804 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1642 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-22 | S.J. Res. 31 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-20 | S.J. Res. 13 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H.R. 1223 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1286 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1263 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2240 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2255 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 352 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2243 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2215 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H.R. 249 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 30 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 881 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 1503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 36 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 530 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.