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How do John Garamendi and Laura Friedman compare?

John Garamendi and Laura Friedman voted the same way on 98% of the 576 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.

John Garamendi and Laura Friedman, side by side
MeasureGaramendiFriedmanHouse median
Attendance86%99%98%
With own party, party-line votes99%99%98%
Same vote as the other party10%9%12%

Source: Voteview: Garamendi · Voteview: Friedman · How we measure · Updated Nov 4, 2026

Where they agree and split, by policy area

Agreement by policy area
Policy areaSame voteVotes both cast
Agriculture and Food79%14
Crime and Law Enforcement91%23
Energy94%31
Economics and Public Finance97%69
Taxation80%5
Immigration93%14