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How do Laura Friedman and Maxine Waters compare?
Laura Friedman and Maxine Waters voted the same way on 97% of the 638 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 9, 2026.
Both represent California in the House.
| Measure | Friedman | Waters | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 99% | 96% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 99% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 9% | 9% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Friedman · Voteview: Waters · How we measure · Updated Nov 9, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 91% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 95% |
| Commerce | 92% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 97% |
| Health | 86% |
| Taxation | 86% |