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How do Jay Obernolte and Jimmy Panetta compare?
Jay Obernolte and Jimmy Panetta voted the same way on 39% of the 658 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 8, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Obernolte | Panetta | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 100% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 96% | 91% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 16% | 18% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Obernolte · Voteview: Panetta · How we measure · Updated Nov 8, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 5% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 48% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 44% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Environmental Protection | 24% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 46% |