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How do Maxine Waters and Nancy Pelosi compare?
Maxine Waters and Nancy Pelosi voted the same way on 97% of the 589 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 | Waters | Pelosi | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 96% | 91% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 99% | 99% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 9% | 11% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Waters · Voteview: Pelosi · How we measure · Updated Nov 9, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| International Affairs | 86% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 95% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 92% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 93% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 80% |
| Commerce | 95% |