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How do Brad Sherman and Jimmy Panetta compare?
Brad Sherman and Jimmy Panetta voted the same way on 93% of the 655 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 10, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Sherman | Panetta | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 97% | 100% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 98% | 91% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 11% | 18% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Sherman · Voteview: Panetta · How we measure · Updated Nov 10, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 61% |
| Education | 63% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 82% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 92% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 88% |
| Energy | 92% |