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How do David G. Valadao and Jim Costa compare?
David G. Valadao and Jim Costa voted the same way on 44% of the 636 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 4, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Valadao | Costa | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 96% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 94% | 86% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 18% | 22% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Valadao · Voteview: Costa · How we measure · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 8% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 52% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 46% |
| Energy | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 48% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 53% |