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How do James P. McGovern and Richard E. Neal compare?
James P. McGovern and Richard E. Neal voted the same way on 96% of the 611 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
Both represent Massachusetts in the House.
| Measure | McGovern | Neal | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 93% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 100% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 8% | 11% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: McGovern · Voteview: Neal · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 81% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 93% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 96% |
| Agriculture and Food | 86% |
| International Affairs | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 91% |