CQ Voting Studies are an annual analysis of a member's support or opposition to a given position. Interest Group Ratings are based on rankings from groups chosen to represent liberal, conservative, business and labor viewpoints.Voting Participation scores are based on the number of times a member voted "yea" or "nay" on roll call votes (not including quorum calls in the House). CQ Vote Studies Year Presidential Support Party Unity   S* O* S O 1998 82% 10% 88% 2% 1997 72 20 87 3 1996 78 22 96 2 1995 88 9 96 1 1994 73 26 94 2 1993 78 19 95 1 1992 10 85 92 3 1991 24 72 95 2 1990 16 81 92 5 S=Support; O=Oppose
Voting Participation Year % 1998 91 1997 92 1996 97 1995 97 1994 96 1993 96 1992 95 1991 95 1990 95	Interest Groups Year ADA AFL-CIO CCUS ACU 1998 90% n/a 20% 9 % 1997 85 100 20 5 1996 95 100 19 0 1995 100 100 8 4 1994 95 100 18 5 1993 100 100 10 0 1992 95 91 13 0 1991 95 100 20 0 1990 89 100 29 4
Note on Interest Groups: ADA=Americans for Democratic Action; AFL-CIO=American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations; CCUS=Chamber of Commerce of the United States; ACU=American Conservative Union

NEW JERSEY 10 : Parts of Newark and Jersey City

Covering a multiracial, urban region centered on Newark, the 10th provides a solid base for Democrats. Newark's black-majority neighborhoods, along with its racially mixed northern section, make up much of the district. Outside Newark, the 10th extends into Essex County's working-class suburbs. Black, Hispanic and largely blue-collar, the district's large towns contribute to its Democratic leanings.

Although Newark remains New Jersey's most populous city, it has struggled since riots in the late 1960s put into motion a long process of white flight and job loss. The city's central ward was destroyed by riots in 1967 and has yet to fully recover. Recently, however, an infusion of new housing has helped some of Newark's worst neighborhoods, and the city's few major employers have started to expand. A large new performing arts center also is helping, as are new retail outlets in Essex County.

The 10th votes consistently Democratic at all levels, although Rahway and Roselle sometimes vote Republican. There were also a few GOP victories in local races in the 1998 elections.

Major Industry
Aviation, higher education, pharmaceuticals

Population
594,876 (1990)

Cities
Newark (pt.), 169,368; Elizabeth (pt.), 67,038 (1990); East Orange, 70,534 (1996)

People
100% urban; 12% age 65+ (ranks 11 of 13 in state; middle third nationally); 39% married couples, 18% married couples with children; 15% college educated (ranks 13 of 13 in state; bottom third nationally); 55% white collar (ranks 11 of 13 in state; middle third nationally), 28% blue collar (ranks second of 13 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)

Race
33% white, 60% black, 2% Asian; 12% Hispanic origin (1990)

Median Household Income
$28,849 (ranks 12 of 13 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)

Unusual Features
West Orange was the longtime home of Thomas Edison.

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