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How do Christopher H. Smith and Robert Menendez compare?
Christopher H. Smith and Robert Menendez voted the same way on 31% of the 668 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 | Menendez | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 99% | 100% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 95% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 16% | 9% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Smith · Voteview: Menendez · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 7% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 33% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 36% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 18% |
| Environmental Protection | 24% |