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How do Jim Costa and Julia Brownley compare?

Jim Costa and Julia Brownley voted the same way on 91% of the 626 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 4, 2026.

Both represent California in the House.

Jim Costa and Julia Brownley, side by side
MeasureCostaBrownleyHouse median
Attendance96%97%98%
With own party, party-line votes86%99%98%
Same vote as the other party22%11%12%

Source: Voteview: Costa · Voteview: Brownley · How we measure · Updated Nov 4, 2026

Where they agree and split, by policy area

Agreement by policy area
Policy areaSame voteVotes both cast
Energy64%33
Crime and Law Enforcement70%30
Environmental Protection77%31
Education63%16
Finance and Financial Sector83%24
Public Lands and Natural Resources88%25