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How do Michael Lawler and Paul Tonko compare?
Michael Lawler and Paul Tonko voted the same way on 37% of the 652 roll calls where both voted in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of different parties 29%), as of Nov 1, 2026.
Both represent New York in the House.
| Measure | Lawler | Tonko | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 99% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 89% | 100% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 22% | 9% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Lawler · Voteview: Tonko · How we measure · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 12% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 48% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 45% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 25% |
| Environmental Protection | 33% |