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How do Christopher H. Smith and Josh Gottheimer compare?
Christopher H. Smith and Josh Gottheimer voted the same way on 39% of the 586 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
Both represent New Jersey in the House.
| Measure | Smith | Gottheimer | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 99% | 88% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 95% | 87% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 16% | 21% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Smith · Voteview: Gottheimer · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 11% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 36% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 46% |
| Energy | 20% |
| Environmental Protection | 27% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 38% |