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How do Jim Costa and Raul Ruiz compare?
Jim Costa and Raul Ruiz voted the same way on 91% of the 639 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 1, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Costa | Ruiz | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 96% | 99% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 86% | 97% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 22% | 12% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Costa · Voteview: Ruiz · How we measure · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Energy | 66% |
| Environmental Protection | 72% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 77% |
| Education | 63% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 93% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 88% |