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How do Brad Sherman and Jim Costa compare?
Brad Sherman and Jim Costa voted the same way on 90% of the 630 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 1, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Sherman | Costa | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 97% | 96% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 98% | 86% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 11% | 22% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Sherman · Voteview: Costa · How we measure · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Energy | 66% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 67% |
| Environmental Protection | 76% |
| Education | 75% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 84% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 84% |