Member of Congress
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 4th district
Official biography (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress)
118th Congress, House
Cross-party cosponsoring how it’s measured
23.7%
69 of the 291 bills they cosponsored were introduced by another party
Cross-party support how it’s measured
55.8%
24 of the 43 bills they introduced have a cosponsor from another party
How they voted by issue area
Each vote counts in every issue area its bill has. A Yea on a procedural vote or motion doesn’t mean support for the bill. How we count these
| Issue area | Yea | Nay | Present or not voting | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and food | 21 | 1 | 0 | |
| Civil rights | 25 | 1 | 2 | |
| Crime and justice | 73 | 3 | 1 | |
| Defense and veterans | 46 | 4 | 0 | |
| Economy and finance | 57 | 1 | 2 | |
| Education | 51 | 2 | 0 | |
| Energy | 56 | 2 | 0 | |
| Environment | 69 | 2 | 4 | |
| Foreign affairs and trade | 94 | 4 | 6 | |
| Government and elections | 61 | 4 | 2 | |
| Healthcare | 61 | 2 | 1 | |
| Housing | 24 | 1 | 0 | |
| Immigration | 65 | 1 | 2 | |
| Labor and jobs | 42 | 2 | 0 | |
| Social safety net | 26 | 3 | 0 | |
| Taxes | 10 | 0 | 1 | |
| Technology | 72 | 3 | 2 | |
| Transportation | 48 | 2 | 2 |
Party unity over time
By month, across every Congress we cover in the House. Months with few party-unity votes can swing widely.
Show as a table
| Month | Party unity | With party |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | 84.6% | 11 of 13 |
| Feb 2021 | 71.4% | 20 of 28 |
| Mar 2021 | 76.9% | 30 of 39 |
| Apr 2021 | 82.4% | 14 of 17 |
| May 2021 | 76.5% | 13 of 17 |
| Jun 2021 | 81.1% | 30 of 37 |
| Jul 2021 | 84.2% | 32 of 38 |
| Aug 2021 | 100% | 4 of 4 |
| Sep 2021 | 89.7% | 26 of 29 |
| Oct 2021 | 90% | 9 of 10 |
| Nov 2021 | 64.7% | 11 of 17 |
| Dec 2021 | 96% | 24 of 25 |
| Jan 2022 | 63.6% | 7 of 11 |
| Feb 2022 | 90.9% | 20 of 22 |
| Mar 2022 | 78.3% | 18 of 23 |
| Apr 2022 | 86.7% | 13 of 15 |
| May 2022 | 88.9% | 32 of 36 |
| Jun 2022 | 86.5% | 32 of 37 |
| Jul 2022 | 79% | 64 of 81 |
| Aug 2022 | 100% | 3 of 3 |
| Sep 2022 | 93.5% | 29 of 31 |
| Nov 2022 | 37.5% | 3 of 8 |
| Dec 2022 | 86.4% | 19 of 22 |
| Jan 2023 | 98.6% | 70 of 71 |
| Feb 2023 | 100% | 18 of 18 |
| Mar 2023 | 85.3% | 29 of 34 |
| Apr 2023 | 100% | 12 of 12 |
| May 2023 | 100% | 27 of 27 |
| Jun 2023 | 100% | 38 of 38 |
| Jul 2023 | 87.7% | 57 of 65 |
| Sep 2023 | 78% | 71 of 91 |
| Oct 2023 | 65.5% | 19 of 29 |
| Nov 2023 | 61.3% | 65 of 106 |
| Dec 2023 | 94.4% | 17 of 18 |
| Jan 2024 | 100% | 19 of 19 |
| Feb 2024 | 100% | 15 of 15 |
| Mar 2024 | 100% | 32 of 32 |
| Apr 2024 | 86.2% | 25 of 29 |
| May 2024 | 100% | 35 of 35 |
| Jun 2024 | 86.8% | 66 of 76 |
| Jul 2024 | 70.9% | 39 of 55 |
| Sep 2024 | 100% | 37 of 37 |
| Nov 2024 | 93.3% | 14 of 15 |
| Dec 2024 | 94.1% | 16 of 17 |
| Jan 2025 | 100% | 15 of 15 |
| Feb 2025 | 100% | 16 of 16 |
| Mar 2025 | 100% | 19 of 19 |
| Apr 2025 | 100% | 18 of 18 |
| May 2025 | 100% | 22 of 22 |
| Jun 2025 | 100% | 29 of 29 |
| Jul 2025 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
| Sep 2025 | 92% | 46 of 50 |
| Nov 2025 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
| Dec 2025 | 89.8% | 44 of 49 |
| Jan 2026 | 97.1% | 34 of 35 |
| Feb 2026 | 96% | 24 of 25 |
| Mar 2026 | 100% | 23 of 23 |
| Apr 2026 | 88.2% | 30 of 34 |
| May 2026 | 95.2% | 20 of 21 |
| Jun 2026 | 89.3% | 25 of 28 |
| Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 33 of 36 |
| Sep 2026 | 100% | 16 of 16 |
Votes
Every vote that counts in our statistics that they were eligible for, newest first.
Showing 1–50 of 1216 votes
- Dec 20, 2024Roll call 517
H.R. 10545: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
American Relief Act, 2025
Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Government and elections, Healthcare, Housing, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
Yea - Dec 19, 2024Roll call 516
H.R. 10515: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
American Relief Act, 2025
Final passage · Failed · Economy and finance
YeaWith their party - Dec 18, 2024Roll call 515
S. 759: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food
Yea - Dec 18, 2024Roll call 514
H.R. 8663: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Technology
Yea - Dec 18, 2024Roll call 513
S. 3857: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
Yea - Dec 18, 2024Roll call 512
S. 1351: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
Final passage · Passed · Social safety net
Yea - Dec 17, 2024Roll call 511
H.R. 1101: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Lumbee Fairness Act
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
Yea - Dec 17, 2024Roll call 510
S. 3448: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023
Final passage · Passed
Yea - Dec 17, 2024Roll call 509YeaWith their party
- Dec 17, 2024Roll call 508
H.R. 115: On Motion to Recommit
Midnight Rules Relief Act
Motion to recommit · Failed · Government and elections
NayWith their party - Dec 17, 2024Roll call 507
H.Res. 1616: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 17, 2024Roll call 506
H.Res. 1616: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 16, 2024Roll call 505
S. 4077: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the "Dianne Feinstein Post Office".
Final passage · Passed · Government and elections
Yea - Dec 16, 2024Roll call 504
S. 141: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Final passage · Passed · Defense and veterans, Healthcare, Social safety net
Yea - Dec 16, 2024Roll call 503
S. 3998: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice
Yea - Dec 16, 2024Roll call 502
H.R. 7213: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Autism CARES Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Healthcare
Yea - Dec 12, 2024Roll call 501YeaWith their party
- Dec 11, 2024Roll call 500
H.R. 5009: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food, Civil rights, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Healthcare, Housing, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Dec 11, 2024Roll call 499
H.R. 9716: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Increasing Baseline Updates Act
Final passage · Passed · Economy and finance
Yea - Dec 10, 2024Roll call 498
H.R. 9668: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
SHIELD Against CCP Act
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
Yea - Dec 10, 2024Roll call 497YeaWith their party
- Dec 10, 2024Roll call 496
S. 3613: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Government and elections
Yea - Dec 10, 2024Roll call 495
H.Res. 1612: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 10, 2024Roll call 494
H.Res. 1612: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 10, 2024Roll call 493
S. 4367: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Education, Environment, Transportation
Yea - Dec 6, 2024Roll call 492Yea
- Dec 5, 2024Roll call 491
H.Res. 1609: On Motion to Refer
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
Procedural · Passed · Crime and justice, Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 5, 2024Roll call 490
H.Res. 1608: On Motion to Refer
Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.
Procedural · Passed · Crime and justice, Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 5, 2024Roll call 489YeaWith their party
- Dec 5, 2024Roll call 488
H.R. 7198: On Motion to Recommit
Prove It Act of 2024
Motion to recommit · Failed · Government and elections
NayWith their party - Dec 5, 2024Roll call 487
H.R. 7198: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Prove It Act of 2024
Amendment · Failed · Government and elections
YeaAgainst their party - Dec 5, 2024Roll call 486
H.R. 9600: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".
Final passage · Passed · Government and elections
Yea - Dec 5, 2024Roll call 485
H.R. 9598: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Healthcare, Immigration
Yea - Dec 5, 2024Roll call 484
S. 709: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Government and elections
Yea - Dec 4, 2024Roll call 483
H.Res. 1602: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 4, 2024Roll call 482
H.Res. 1602: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 4, 2024Roll call 481
H.R. 8219: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act
Final passage · Passed · Environment
Not voting - Dec 4, 2024Roll call 480
H.R. 390: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act
Final passage · Passed · Environment
Not voting - Dec 3, 2024Roll call 479
S. 3791: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Environment
Yea - Nov 21, 2024Roll call 478
H.Res. 915: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed.
Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration
Yea - Nov 21, 2024Roll call 477
Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Final passage · Passed · Taxes
YeaWith their party - Nov 20, 2024Roll call 476
H.Res. 1449: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism.
Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade
Yea - Nov 20, 2024Roll call 475
H.R. 8368: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration
Not voting - Nov 20, 2024Roll call 474
H.R. 3012: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023
Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration
Yea - Nov 19, 2024Roll call 473YeaWith their party
- Nov 19, 2024Roll call 472NayWith their party
- Nov 19, 2024Roll call 471NayWith their party
- Nov 19, 2024Roll call 470NayWith their party
- Nov 19, 2024Roll call 469
H.Res. 1576: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1449) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9495) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Nov 19, 2024Roll call 468
H.Res. 1576: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1449) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9495) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party
Bills
The bills and joint resolutions behind the bipartisanship numbers, newest first. How we count these
Introduced (43)
- H.R. 10555: LANDED Act
- H.R. 9997: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.Cosponsor from another party
- H.R. 9850: No Funding or Enforcement of Censorship Abroad Act
- H.R. 9681: HOTEL Act of 2024Cosponsor from another party
- H.R. 9423: Sami’s LawCosponsor from another party
- H.R. 8720: Religious Freedom and Fairness Act
- H.R. 8366: To extend authorities to impose sanctions under certain laws relating to Hong Kong, Tibet, and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.Cosponsor from another party
- H.R. 8365: Sean and David Goldman Act Amendments
- H.R. 8329: Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2024Cosponsor from another party
- H.R. 8125: To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes.Cosponsor from another party
Cosponsored (291)
- H.R. 10370: Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety ActIntroduced by another party
- H.R. 9950: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 9717: Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act
- H.R. 9692: STOP MADURO Act
- H.R. 9678: Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act
- H.R. 9546: VALOR Act of 2024
- H.R. 9528: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.Introduced by another party
- H.R. 9406: Summer Meals Act of 2024Introduced by another party
- H.R. 9382: Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
- H.R. 9275: End Kidney Deaths Act
Service
Seats held in the Congresses we cover, from the 117th (2021) on.
Representative for New Jersey's 4th district
January 3, 2021 – present · Republican