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How do Jim Costa and Jimmy Panetta compare?
Jim Costa and Jimmy Panetta voted the same way on 93% of the 646 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 10, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Costa | Panetta | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 96% | 100% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 86% | 91% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 22% | 18% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Costa · Voteview: Panetta · How we measure · Updated Nov 10, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Energy | 74% |
| Environmental Protection | 73% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 80% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 89% |
| Immigration | 81% |
| Education | 88% |