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How do Joaquin Castro and John R. Carter compare?
Joaquin Castro and John R. Carter voted the same way on 27% of the 641 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
Both represent Texas in the House.
| Measure | Castro | Carter | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 97% | 98% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 8% | 14% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Castro · Voteview: Carter · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 4% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 34% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 32% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Environmental Protection | 21% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 19% |