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How do David G. Valadao and Jimmy Panetta compare?
David G. Valadao and Jimmy Panetta voted the same way on 41% of the 662 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 | Valadao | Panetta | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 100% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 94% | 91% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 18% | 18% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Valadao · Voteview: Panetta · How we measure · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 7% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 52% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 48% |
| Environmental Protection | 21% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 46% |