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How do Jason Smith and Richard E. Neal compare?
Jason Smith and Richard E. Neal voted the same way on 28% of the 617 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
One chairs a committee the other is ranking member of.
| Measure | Smith | Neal | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 99% | 93% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 99% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 11% | 11% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Smith · Voteview: Neal · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 3% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 26% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 32% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Environmental Protection | 19% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 37% |