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How do Jay Obernolte and Mark DeSaulnier compare?
Jay Obernolte and Mark DeSaulnier voted the same way on 31% of the 645 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 1, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Obernolte | DeSaulnier | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 96% | 100% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 16% | 9% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Obernolte · Voteview: DeSaulnier · How we measure · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 4% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 45% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 40% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Environmental Protection | 18% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 24% |