
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ-4 · U.S. House
Bio
Christopher Henry Smith is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district since 1981. Though it has taken various forms, his district has always been situated in central New Jersey. Currently, the district contains parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties. Smith is a member of the Republican Party, having switched from the Democratic Party in 1978.
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Issue profile
Each issue runs left ↔ right, scored from how the member voted on bills tagged to that issue (−1…+1). Issues with too few votes are blank. Overall lean uses DW-NOMINATE.
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Trump Twisted a Climate Debate Beyond RecognitionOver the last few weeks, the United States right loudly claimed victory in a battle that few people on earth knew was happening. The National Review’s Editorial Board gloated, “Science Has Spoken Against Climate Alarmism.” Several papers owned by Rupert Murdo…
The New Republic · May 26, 2026
Johnson Doing ‘Everything He Can’ to Extend Planned Parenthood Defund: Pro-Life RepSpeaker Mike Johnson has assured some members of Congress and pro-life leaders that he will try to stop the resumption of Planned Parenthood funding, but he faces opposition from Democrats and even members of his own party. Johnson told Pro-Life Caucus Co-Ch…
Daily Signal · May 6, 2026
Missing GOP Rep. Breaks His Silence After Being MIA for Over a MonthNew Jersey Representative Tom Kean Jr. has finally addressed the public regarding his multiweek absence from Congress.“I want to thank my constituents and colleagues for their patience as I address a personal medical issue,” Kean said in a statement posted on…
The New Republic · April 28, 2026
It Sure Doesn’t Sound Like Missing GOP Rep. Will Be Back Anytime SoonRepublican Representative Thomas Kean Jr. of western New Jersey hasn’t voted on a single bill since March 5. Apparently, he’s been ill.Kean Jr. and his staff never explained to his constituents why the lawmaker was suddenly missing in action, but the 57-year-…
The New Republic · April 24, 2026
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