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How do Darrell Issa and Mike Thompson compare?
Darrell Issa and Mike Thompson voted the same way on 33% of the 663 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 1, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Issa | Thompson | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 99% | 100% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 97% | 97% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 15% | 12% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Issa · Voteview: Thompson · How we measure · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 5% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 43% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 38% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Environmental Protection | 21% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33% |