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How do Kathy Castor and Vern Buchanan compare?
Kathy Castor and Vern Buchanan voted the same way on 30% of the 596 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
Both represent Florida in the House.
| Measure | Castor | Buchanan | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 90% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 96% | 96% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 13% | 15% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Castor · Voteview: Buchanan · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 5% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 44% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 36% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Environmental Protection | 26% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 25% |