People / Compare / Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. and Maxine Waters
How do Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. and Maxine Waters compare?
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. and Maxine Waters voted the same way on 96% of the 643 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 4, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Cisneros | Waters | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 100% | 96% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 98% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 12% | 9% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Cisneros · Voteview: Waters · How we measure · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Government Operations and Politics | 85% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 93% |
| International Affairs | 88% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 91% |
| Education | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 97% |