U.S. REPRESENTATIVE · NEW JERSEY · NJ-4
Christopher H. Smith
- Republican
- In the House since 1981
- 23rd term
SEAT ON THE BALLOT
Nov 3, 2026
33 days away
current term ends Jan 3, 2027
23 terms in the House
Representatives are elected every two years and sworn in each January.
- 1ST TERM1981–1983WON NOV 1980
- 2ND TERM1983–1985RE-ELECTED 1982
- 3RD TERM1985–1987RE-ELECTED 1984
- 4TH TERM1987–1989RE-ELECTED 1986
- 5TH TERM1989–1991RE-ELECTED 1988
- 6TH TERM1991–1993RE-ELECTED 1990
- 7TH TERM1993–1995RE-ELECTED 1992
- 8TH TERM1995–1997RE-ELECTED 1994
- 9TH TERM1997–1999RE-ELECTED 1996
- 10TH TERM1999–2001RE-ELECTED 1998
- 11TH TERM2001–2003RE-ELECTED 2000
- 12TH TERM2003–2005RE-ELECTED 2002
- 13TH TERM2005–2007RE-ELECTED 2004
- 14TH TERM2007–2009RE-ELECTED 2006
- 15TH TERM2009–2011RE-ELECTED 2008
- 16TH TERM2011–2013RE-ELECTED 2010
- 17TH TERM2013–2015RE-ELECTED 2012
- 18TH TERM2015–2017RE-ELECTED 2014
- 19TH TERM2017–2019RE-ELECTED 2016
- 20TH TERM2019–2021RE-ELECTED 2018
- 21ST TERM2021–2023RE-ELECTED 2020
- 22ND TERM2023–2025RE-ELECTED 2022
- 23RD TERM · CURRENT2025–2027RE-ELECTED 2024
NOV 3, 2026 · SEAT ON THE BALLOT
45
years in the House
23
House elections won
87%
votes with party majority
FROM ROLL-CALL DATA
951
bills sponsored, whole career
FROM CONGRESS.GOV
ROLL CALLS MISSED · 119TH CONGRESS
1.0%7 of 676
Median representative: 2.1% · the record shows the count, not the reason
LONGEST ABSENCE
2 votes
Missed in a row over 1 day, Jun 3, 2025 to Jun 3, 2025
Recent votes
- SEP 16BILLRetire through Ownership ActPassed 401–14YEAWith party
- SEP 16BILLWater Resources Development Act of 2026Passed 415–9YEAWith party
- SEP 16BILLRatepayer Protection ActPassed 417–3YEAWith party
- SEP 16RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".Passed 214–208YEAWith party
- SEP 16BILLPROOF ActPassed 217–207YEAWith party
- SEP 16BILLNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026Passed 352–72YEAWith party
- SEP 16BILLLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Passed 262–159YEAWith party
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Passed 220–204NAYWith party
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".Passed 216–211YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActPassed 408–17YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025Passed 343–79YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025Passed 424–0YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision ActPassed 417–7YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLGUARD ActPassed 414–7YEAWith party
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.Passed 214–211YEAWith party
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.Passed 214–208YEAWith party
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONImpeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Passed 232–147YEAWith party
- SEP 14BILLLocal Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026Passed 345–60YEAWith party
- SEP 14BILLNational Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025Passed 371–33YEAWith party
- SEP 3BILLProtect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026Passed 237–169YEAWith party
- SEP 2BILLProtecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025Passed 218–201YEAWith party
- SEP 2RESOLUTIONProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.Failed 212–206YEAWith party
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONIn the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.Passed 413–2YEAWith party
- SEP 1BILLNortheast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026Passed 219–196YEAWith party
- SEP 1BILLNortheast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026Failed 202–212NAYWith party
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONProviding for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.Passed 220–192YEAWith party
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Passed 210–208YEAWith party
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Passed 212–205YEAWith party
- SEP 1BILLContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Passed 370–48YEAWith party
- AUG 31BILLLACAPassed 378–10YEAWith party