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How do Jim Costa and Ken Calvert compare?

Jim Costa and Ken Calvert voted the same way on 41% of the 644 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 4, 2026.

Both represent California in the House.

Jim Costa and Ken Calvert, side by side
MeasureCostaCalvertHouse median
Attendance96%100%98%
With own party, party-line votes86%96%98%
Same vote as the other party22%16%12%

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

Where they agree and split, by policy area

Agreement by policy area
Policy areaSame voteVotes both cast
Congress5%149
Armed Forces and National Security40%57
Economics and Public Finance51%70
Energy42%38
Environmental Protection48%33
Crime and Law Enforcement53%30