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How do George Whitesides and Jay Obernolte compare?
George Whitesides and Jay Obernolte voted the same way on 38% of the 642 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 | Whitesides | Obernolte | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 91% | 96% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 18% | 16% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Whitesides · Voteview: Obernolte · How we measure · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 4% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 48% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 47% |
| Environmental Protection | 22% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 44% |