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How do John H. Rutherford and Vern Buchanan compare?
John H. Rutherford and Vern Buchanan voted the same way on 97% of the 547 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
Both represent Florida in the House.
| Measure | Rutherford | Buchanan | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 91% | 90% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 98% | 96% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 14% | 15% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Rutherford · Voteview: Buchanan · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Economics and Public Finance | 86% |
| Agriculture and Food | 75% |
| Environmental Protection | 93% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 96% |
| Congress | 100% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 100% |