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R Republican · U.S. Representative
Christopher H. Smith
New Jersey's 4th district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 1981 Terms 23 House Age 73
Office: 2373 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3004
678roll calls this Congress
1%missed (7)
96%voted with their party
61bills sponsored (1 became law)
230cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Yea | American Enrichment Deployment Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 394–3 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Yea | Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 397–2 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Retire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 401–14 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Water Resources Development Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 415–9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Ratepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–3 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection… On Passage | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | PROOF Act On Passage | Passed 217–207 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act On Passage | Passed 352–72 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other… On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed 262–159 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 220–204 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… On Passage | Passed 216–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 408–17 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 343–79 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Whistleblower Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 424–0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | GUARD Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 414–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 214–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors On Motion to Table | Passed 232–147 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 345–60 |
Bills sponsored
All 61 →- United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 Oct 14, 2026: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 8.
- Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026 Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in…
- Somaliland Travel and Investment Act Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- No PRC Seafood in Congress Act Aug 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026 Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. Jul 21, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
- Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025 Jul 21, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
- Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and the Chinese Communist Party's campaign of forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities. Jun 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…
Recently cosponsored
- Expressing support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments honoring Christopher Columbus as an enduring testament to the Nation's history, heritage, and identity. Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] + 3 cosponsorsOct 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Ratepayer Protection Act Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] + 42 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S5199)
- Stop Insider Trading Act Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] + 93 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 253.
- Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] + 114 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
- Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] + 27 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
- Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week". Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] + 59 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…
- AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] + 317 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
- ASAP Act Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] + 230 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
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