Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith is a Republican Representative representing New Jersey's 4th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 23rd term, they have cast 3615 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 82 bills. They won their 2024 election with 67.4% of the vote, a 35.7-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.
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To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act
Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
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Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2010
Disapproving Judge Walker's Proposition 8 Decision on Same-Sex Marriage.
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Floyd Dominy.
To establish a director of anti-trafficking policies in the Department of Defense.
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the National Day of Prayer.
Ensuring the Collection of Critical Intelligence Act of 2010
Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2010
Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2009
Medicare and Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology (MAP IT) Act
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Extension Act of 2009
Support for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews Act of 2009
Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Reauthorization Act of 2009
Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Prevention, Education, and Research Act of 2009
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
National Public Notification of Environmental Hazards Act of 2009
To restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions.
Election History
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Campaign Finance (FEC)
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H8NJ04014 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle
Federal Spending in Your District
Federal dollars obligated to this district in FY2025. Reflects ongoing programs and prior authorizations — not decisions by the current officeholder.
Top agencies (FY2025)
Top awards (FY2025)
How Christopher H. Smith voted on recent appropriations bills
Appropriations bills authorize and fund the programs reflected above. This is Christopher H. Smith's recorded position on the most recent 10 — not a claim that these votes caused the spending figures.
Source: USASpending.gov. Voting records via official House/Senate clerk roll-call data. District map: post-2020 census (118th/119th Congress).
What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
Institutional Tilt
Sponsor Contradiction
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Agriculture bills but voted NO on this one
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
New Jersey Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 111th Congress representing New Jersey. View full New Jersey delegation