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Smith, Christopher H.
Member of Congress

Christopher H. Smith

Republican New Jersey On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
868
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
7,651
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%
6,401 of 6,839 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%
126 of 6,967 votes
Bills enacted into law
5.8%
50 of 868 bills they introduced

Based on 6,967 recorded votes and 868 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Committee assignments

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

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

 Time in Congress
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2007–2009 · Congress 110
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2005–2007 · Congress 109
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2003–2005 · Congress 108
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    2001–2003 · Congress 107
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1999–2001 · Congress 106
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1997–1999 · Congress 105
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1995–1997 · Congress 104
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1993–1995 · Congress 103
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1991–1993 · Congress 102
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1989–1991 · Congress 101
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1987–1989 · Congress 100
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1985–1987 · Congress 99
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1983–1985 · Congress 98
  • House of Representatives · New Jersey · District 4
    1981–1983 · Congress 97
 Washington, DC office

2373 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 225-3765

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 3, 2026 H #295 On Passage · 119-HR-4795 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 2, 2026 H #294 On Passage · 119-HR-1501 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 2, 2026 H #293 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-HJRES-1 Yea Failed Details →
Sep 1, 2026 H #292 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1498 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 1, 2026 H #291 On Passage · 119-HR-9436 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 1, 2026 H #290 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-9436 Nay Failed Details →
Sep 1, 2026 H #289 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1490 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 1, 2026 H #288 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1499 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 1, 2026 H #287 On Ordering the Previous Question · 119-HRES-1499 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 1, 2026 H #286 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · 119-HR-6500 Yea Passed Details →
Aug 31, 2026 H #285 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-S-32 Yea Passed Details →
Aug 31, 2026 H #284 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-S-307 Yea Passed Details →
Jul 23, 2026 H #283 On Passage · 119-HR-8884 Yea Passed Details →
Jul 23, 2026 H #282 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HCONRES-89 Nay Passed Details →
Jul 22, 2026 H #281 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HCONRES-113 Yea Passed Details →
Jul 22, 2026 H #280 On Passage · 119-HR-7008 Yea Passed Details →
Jul 22, 2026 H #279 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-7008 Nay Failed Details →
Jul 22, 2026 H #278 On Passage · 119-HR-8800 Yea Passed Details →
Jul 22, 2026 H #277 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-8800 Nay Failed Details →
Jul 22, 2026 H #276 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-8800 Nay Failed Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-HR-10176 No PRC Seafood in Congress Act Aug 27, 2026 -
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-7 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 Apr 15, 2026 Health
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
119-HR-5491 Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt Unjustly Detained in Communist China Act Sep 18, 2025 International Affairs
119-HR-5303 FREEDOM for Gao Zhisheng and All Political Prisoners Act Sep 11, 2025 International Affairs
119-HR-5250 To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes. Sep 10, 2025 International Affairs
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-HRES-1511 Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memor… Sep 3, 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-10166 Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act Aug 27, 2026
119-HR-10119 Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act Aug 20, 2026
119-HR-1502 North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act Aug 3, 2026
119-HRES-1451 Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization… Jul 23, 2026
119-HR-9845 Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026
119-HR-9868 Preventing Forced Abortions 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-9039 PANA Act of 2026 May 26, 2026
119-HR-9043 Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act May 26, 2026
119-HR-8781 Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 May 13, 2026
119-HR-8793 Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement 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
119-HR-8481 Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 Apr 23, 2026
119-HR-8326 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther Ki… Apr 16, 2026
119-HR-8170 MATCH Act Apr 2, 2026
119-HR-7902 Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act Mar 12, 2026
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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/.
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Profile of Smith, Christopher H., Member of Congress, New Jersey (Republican), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/S000522/.
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