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'''Christopher Henry “Chris” Smith''' (R-NJ) is a [[pro-life]] congressman, one of the longest-serving leaders on the issue in [[Congress]].  He represents the 4th congressional district of New Jersey, which he has held since 1981.

'''Christopher Henry Smith,'''' known as Chris Smith''' (R-NJ) is a [[pro-life]] [[U.S. Representative]] who has represented since 1981 the 4th congressional district of [[New Jersey]]. Otherwise, he is considered a [[Moderate Republican]], even a [[Liberal Republican]].

Rep. Smith voted in late July 2020 to remove [[Civil War]]-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref> He also voted in mid-September 2020 for a bill sponsored by [[far-left]] Democrat [[Grace Meng]] to condemn the use of the term "[[Chinese virus]]" as being "racist".<ref>[https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2020193 Roll Call 193 | Bill Number: H. Res. 908]</ref> In 2021, he supported "gun control" measures in congress.<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/03/just-house-passes-gun-control-bill-expand-background-checks-8-republicans-voted-democrats/</ref>

Rep. Smith voted in late July 2020 to remove [[Civil War]]-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref> He also voted in mid-September 2020 for a bill sponsored by [[far-left]] Democrat [[Grace Meng]] to condemn the use of the term "[[Chinese virus]]" as being "racist".<ref>[https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2020193 Roll Call 193 | Bill Number: H. Res. 908]</ref> In 2021, he supported "gun control" measures in congress.<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/03/just-house-passes-gun-control-bill-expand-background-checks-8-republicans-voted-democrats/</ref>

He voted in favor of the Farm Amnesty Bill.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/03/19/30-gop-reps-vote-farm-amnesty-govt-supplied-workforce/</ref>

He voted in favor of the Farm Amnesty Bill.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/03/19/30-gop-reps-vote-farm-amnesty-govt-supplied-workforce/</ref>

Moderate to liberal on most issues other than right-to-life, Smith faces a [[conservative]] primary challenge in June 2022 from Mike Crispi. National Committeeman Bill Palatucci said that the [[Republican National Committee]] is dispatching teams and sending funds to help Smith beat Crispi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4055911/posts|title=New Jersey Establishment Republicans in Panic Mode as Vulnerable Chris Smith Seeks Re-election|publisher=[[Free Republican]]|accessdate=April 19, 2022}}</ref>  

Smith faces a [[conservative]] primary challenge in June 2022 from Mike Crispi. National Committeeman Bill Palatucci said that the [[Republican National Committee]] is dispatching teams and sending funds to help Smith beat Crispi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4055911/posts|title=New Jersey Establishment Republicans in Panic Mode as Vulnerable Chris Smith Seeks Re-Election|publisher=[[Free Republican]]|accessdate=April 19, 2022}}</ref>  

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