Christopher Smith — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for NJ's 4th Congressional District · Republican

Christopher Smith is a Republican U.S. Representative for NJ's 4th Congressional District. This page tracks Christopher Smith's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 1981.

Christopher Smith's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 93.16% — cast 395 of 424 roll-call votes (missed 29).
• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 93.16% of the time (6.84% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 4052 bills, 195 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Christopher Smith Votes On

• Immigration
• Climate Change
• Taxation
• Defense Spending
• Health Insurance
• Renewable Energy

How Christopher Smith Voted on Recent Bills

• Nay on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) — Failed
• Yea on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — Passed

When Christopher Smith Broke With the Republican Party

Christopher Smith has voted against the Republican majority on about 6.8% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Nay on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Agreed to.
• Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
• Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Agreed to.
• Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Agreed to.

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