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How do Brad Sherman and Mike Thompson compare?
Brad Sherman and Mike Thompson voted the same way on 96% of the 652 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 5, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Sherman | Thompson | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 97% | 100% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 98% | 97% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 11% | 12% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Sherman · Voteview: Thompson · How we measure · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 84% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 88% |
| Agriculture and Food | 86% |
| Education | 88% |
| Commerce | 93% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 93% |