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How do John James and Kristen McDonald Rivet compare?
John James and Kristen McDonald Rivet voted the same way on 35% of the 593 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 Michigan in the House.
| Measure | James | McDonald Rivet | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 90% | 98% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 97% | 89% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 14% | 20% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: James · Voteview: McDonald Rivet · How we measure · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 4% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 42% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 45% |
| Environmental Protection | 32% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 36% |