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How do David G. Valadao and John Garamendi compare?
David G. Valadao and John Garamendi voted the same way on 34% of the 568 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 California in the House.
| Measure | Valadao | Garamendi | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 86% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 94% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 18% | 10% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Valadao · Voteview: Garamendi · 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 | 50% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 40% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Environmental Protection | 14% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 17% |