John James
Representative
$268K in lobby money
Running for Governor 2026
John James took $1.6M and voted yes on every major Israel and defense measure the lobby backed, including $26B in aid and the $895B defense bill. His 93/100 allegiance score matches a perfect voting record on ICC sanctions and the stand with Israel resolution.
John James has received $268K from the pro-Israel lobby and voted to send $26B of your tax dollars to Israel.
Voted YES on $895B defense bill, ICC sanctions for Netanyahu warrant, $26B Israel aid, 'stand with Israel' resolution.
On 4 lobby-relevant votes: 4 with, 0 against. 100% with the lobby.
The lobby invested $268K. The return? $26B in taxpayer-funded bills for a foreign government. That's money that could have gone to your schools, your hospitals, your roads. Instead, it went overseas while your community struggles.
National Defense Authorization Act FY2025 — $895B defense spending (Dec 2024). Passed 281-140.
↳ Voted for $895 billion defense authorization including Israel aid provisions
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — sanctions on ICC for seeking Netanyahu arrest warrant (Jun 2024). Passed 247-155.
↳ Voted to sanction ICC officials for pursuing Israeli arrest warrants
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — $26B in aid to Israel (Apr 2024). Passed 366-58.
↳ Voted to approve $26 billion in emergency aid to Israel
Standing with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas (Oct 2023). Passed 412-10.
↳ Voted to affirm support for Israel and condemn Hamas
▶+ 1 procedural & amendment vote
Procedural and amendment votes on budget resolutions, kept available so you can verify the full record.
Iran War Powers Resolution — to end unauthorized military operations in Iran (Mar 2026). Failed 212-219.
↳ Voted against requiring congressional authorization for Iran war
Strong alignment with pro-Israel lobby interests
Composite score based on lobby funding received, voting alignment on Israel-related legislation, and PAC relationship density.
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| # | Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro-Israel Lobby Total | Pro-Israel | $268K |
Per-PAC dollar amounts come from FEC Schedule A receipts. Currently aggregated at the $268K total. Source: trackaipac.com.
