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How do Josh Harder and Maxine Waters compare?
Josh Harder and Maxine Waters voted the same way on 93% of the 639 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.
| Measure | Harder | Waters | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 99% | 96% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 92% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 17% | 9% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Harder · Voteview: Waters · How we measure · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 63% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 80% |
| Immigration | 75% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 83% |
| Education | 81% |
| Commerce | 88% |