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Christopher H. Smith
U.S. Representative · New Jersey, District 4

Christopher H. Smith

Republican New Jersey On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
872
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
7,669
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
94%
8,597 of 9,183 Yea/Nay votes matched the Republican majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
2%
181 of 9,368 votes
Bills enacted into law
5.8%
51 of 872 bills they introduced
Won in 2024
67.4%
of the vote, 35.7 points ahead of Matthew Jenkins (Democrat). Clerk's official results

Based on 9,368 recorded votes and 872 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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 How they voted recently 20 most recent
Date and questionVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 16, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-S-2403
Passed
 H #314 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-S-2403 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9497
Passed
 H #313 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9497 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9340
Passed
 H #312 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9340 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Passage · 119-HJRES-213
Passed
 H #311 On Passage · 119-HJRES-213 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Passage · 119-HR-10326
Passed
 H #310 On Passage · 119-HR-10326 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Passage · 119-HR-9576
Passed
 H #309 On Passage · 119-HR-9576 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · 119-HR-5334
Passed
 H #308 On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · 119-HR-5334 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HCONRES-93
Passed
 H #307 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HCONRES-93 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Passage · 119-HJRES-210
Passed
 H #306 On Passage · 119-HJRES-210 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9500
Passed
 H #305 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9500 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-HR-2140
Passed
 H #304 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-HR-2140 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4646
Passed
 H #303 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4646 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-8278
Passed
 H #302 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-8278 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-2978
Passed
 H #301 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-2978 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1530
Passed
 H #300 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1530 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Ordering the Previous Question · 119-HRES-1530
Passed
 H #299 On Ordering the Previous Question · 119-HRES-1530 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Table · 119-HRES-1486
Passed
 H #298 On Motion to Table · 119-HRES-1486 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 14, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-3276
Passed
 H #297 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-3276 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 14, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4219
Passed
 H #296 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4219 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 3, 2026
On Passage · 119-HR-4795
Passed
 H #295 On Passage · 119-HR-4795 Yea Passed Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-HRES-1584 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives … Sep 24, 2026 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
119-HR-10406 Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026 Sep 16, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-10461 Somaliland Travel and Investment Act Sep 16, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-10346 Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act Sep 10, 2026 Foreign Trade and International Finance
119-HR-10176 No PRC Seafood in Congress Act Aug 27, 2026 Congress
119-HR-9893 Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026 Jul 23, 2026 International Affairs
119-HRES-1400 Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and t… Jun 30, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-9531 Preventing Stomach Cancer in Our Nation’s Heroes Act Jun 29, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-HRES-1382 Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the Uni… Jun 24, 2026 Law
119-HR-9202 Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act Jun 8, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-9085 Tibet Atrocities Determination Act Jun 2, 2026 International Affairs
119-HRES-1279 Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month". May 13, 2026 Health
119-HRES-1259 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing … May 7, 2026 International Affairs
119-HRES-1188 Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response… Apr 20, 2026 Labor and Employment
119-HR-8354 Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act Apr 16, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-HR-7967 Heidi’s Law Mar 17, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-HR-7807 Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act Mar 4, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-7482 LymeX Authorization Act Feb 11, 2026 Health
119-HR-7457 Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 Feb 10, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-7055 Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026 Jan 14, 2026 International Affairs
119-HR-6930 Protecting Military Readiness from Offshore Wind Industrialization Interference Act Dec 23, 2025 Armed Forces and National Security
119-HR-6765 Safe Passages Act of 2025 Dec 16, 2025 International Affairs
119-HR-6042 LANDED Act Nov 12, 2025 Transportation and Public Works
119-HRES-860 Commending President Trump for Redesignating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to Nigeria… Nov 4, 2025 International Affairs
119-HRES-755 Expressing support for the goals and ideas of "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World H… Sep 19, 2025 Health
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-HRES-1622 Expressing support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments honor… Oct 9, 2026
119-HRES-1552 Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Fa… Sep 16, 2026
119-HRES-1515 Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, an… Sep 8, 2026
119-HRES-1511 Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memor… Sep 3, 2026
119-HR-10166 Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act Aug 27, 2026
119-HRES-1497 Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of Pr… Aug 27, 2026
119-HR-10119 Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act Aug 20, 2026
119-HRES-1451 Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization… Jul 23, 2026
119-HR-9868 Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026
119-HR-9845 Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026
119-HR-9795 Never Forget the Victims of Terrorism: Joseph D. Mistrulli and Alan Kleinberg USVSST Fund Solvency … Jul 21, 2026
119-HR-9680 Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act Jul 14, 2026
119-HRES-1402 Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Jun 30, 2026
119-HR-9443 Saving FACE Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-HR-9340 Ratepayer Protection Act Jun 18, 2026
119-HR-9357 Paraquat Prevention Act Jun 18, 2026
119-HR-9236 HAILEY Act of 2026 Jun 10, 2026
119-HR-9043 Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act May 26, 2026
119-HR-9039 PANA Act of 2026 May 26, 2026
119-HR-8793 Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement Act of 2026 May 13, 2026
119-HR-8781 Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 May 13, 2026
119-HRES-1273 Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on rai… May 11, 2026
119-HCONRES-96 Expressing support for law enforcement officers. May 7, 2026
119-HR-8603 Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 Apr 30, 2026
119-HR-8476 No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 Apr 23, 2026

Committee assignments

3 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through September 30, 2026
$752,221
Raised
$563,423
Spent
$552,863
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $361,298. From PACs and other political committees: $265,058.

What Christopher H. Smith's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate H8NJ04014). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

56 contributions totaling $111,900 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • UNITED ASSN OF JOURNEYMEN & APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION $12,500 · 8 contributions
  • AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $11,500 · 7 contributions
  • LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $11,000 · 3 contributions
  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS $9,000 · 4 contributions
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS $7,500 · 3 contributions
  • TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO $7,500 · 2 contributions
  • AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $5,000 · 1 contribution

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 29, 2026 ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Rep. Christopher H. Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Rep. Christopher H. Smith $1,500.00
May 21, 2026 BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Christopher H Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Christopher H Smith $500.00
May 6, 2026 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Christopher Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Christopher Smith $4,000.00
Apr 30, 2026 DUANE MORRIS LLP
To COMMITTEE TO REELECT CONGRESSMAN CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Christopher Smith
 COMMITTEE TO REELECT CONGRESSMAN CHRIS SMITH Christopher Smith $1,000.00
Mar 26, 2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS
To COMMITTEE TO REELECT CONGRESSMAN CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Christopher Smith
 COMMITTEE TO REELECT CONGRESSMAN CHRIS SMITH Christopher Smith $2,500.00
Mar 16, 2026 NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Christopher Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Christopher Smith $1,000.00
Mar 2, 2026 AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Congressman Christopher Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Congressman Christopher Smith $1,000.00
Mar 2, 2026 AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Congressman Christopher Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Congressman Christopher Smith $1,000.00
Mar 2, 2026 AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Congressman Christopher Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Congressman Christopher Smith $1,000.00
Mar 2, 2026 AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Congressman Christopher Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Congressman Christopher Smith $1,000.00
Feb 15, 2026 AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Congressman Christopher Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Congressman Christopher Smith $2,500.00
Feb 15, 2026 AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Congressman Christopher Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Congressman Christopher Smith $2,500.00
Jan 15, 2026 BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Christopher H Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Christopher H Smith $500.00
Dec 17, 2025 GENWORTH FINANCIAL, INC.
To COMMITTEE TO REELECT CONGRESSMAN CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Christopher Smith
 COMMITTEE TO REELECT CONGRESSMAN CHRIS SMITH Christopher Smith $2,500.00
Dec 15, 2025 ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH · Honoree: Rep. Christopher H. Smith
 FRIENDS OF CHRIS SMITH Rep. Christopher H. Smith $500.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

How this compares across Congress Former members now lobbying

 Time in Congress
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1981–present · Congresses 97–119
 Washington, DC office

2373 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 225-3765

Cite this page click to expand
APA
Open America. (2026). Smith, Christopher H. (Republican–New Jersey): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/S000522/
MLA
"Smith, Christopher H. (Republican–New Jersey): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/S000522/.
Bluebook (legal)
Profile of Smith, Christopher H., Member of Congress, New Jersey (Republican), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/S000522/.
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