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How do Brad Sherman and Maxine Waters compare?
Brad Sherman and Maxine Waters voted the same way on 98% of the 629 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Sherman | Waters | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 97% | 96% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 98% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 11% | 9% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Sherman · Voteview: Waters · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| International Affairs | 88% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 95% |
| Education | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 97% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 83% |
| Health | 86% |