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How do John James and Tom Barrett compare?
John James and Tom Barrett voted the same way on 95% of the 602 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 Michigan in the House.
| Measure | James | Barrett | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 90% | 99% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 97% | 97% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 14% | 13% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: James · Voteview: Barrett · How we measure · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Economics and Public Finance | 86% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 91% |
| International Affairs | 83% |
| Agriculture and Food | 85% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 90% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 80% |