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How do George Whitesides and Maxine Waters compare?
George Whitesides and Maxine Waters voted the same way on 91% of the 628 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 1, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Whitesides | Waters | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 96% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 91% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 18% | 9% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Whitesides · Voteview: Waters · How we measure · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 53% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 88% |
| Immigration | 69% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 80% |
| Education | 75% |
| Commerce | 85% |