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How do Brad Sherman and Jay Obernolte compare?
Brad Sherman and Jay Obernolte voted the same way on 32% of the 640 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 9, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Sherman | Obernolte | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 97% | 98% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 98% | 96% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 11% | 16% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Sherman · Voteview: Obernolte · How we measure · Updated Nov 9, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 4% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 38% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 46% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 19% |
| Environmental Protection | 21% |