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How do Michael Lawler and Ritchie Torres compare?
Michael Lawler and Ritchie Torres voted the same way on 38% of the 642 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 New York in the House.
| Measure | Lawler | Torres | House median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 98% | 97% | 98% |
| With own party, party-line votes | 89% | 97% | 98% |
| Same vote as the other party | 22% | 12% | 12% |
Source: Voteview: Lawler · Voteview: Torres · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Where they agree and split, by policy area
| Policy area | Same vote |
|---|---|
| Congress | 12% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 51% |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 27% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31% |