[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS
Legislative Integrity Monitor
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Congress → Officials → Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic · Senator, DE

Christopher A. Coons is the Democratic U.S. Senator (DE). The platform has 10 voting records on file (2017-2026) and 51 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
85 CRITICAL
Connection Density 20%
88 → 18
Donor Influence 15%
87 → 13
Silence Risk 25%
69 → 17
Contradiction Risk 25%
95 → 24
Intelligence Volume 15%
73 → 11
Constituency Deviation 0%
17 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: 2024 Presidential Vote (Delaware): Harris 56.6% — Trump 41.8% (Democratic since 1992)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Racial/Ethnic Composition: White 59.9%, Black 21.9%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 4.5%, Two or More Races 3%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Age: 41.6 years (vs. 38.5 nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.7% (vs. 33.7% nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership Rate: 73.0% (vs. 65.5% nationally); median property value $352,000; median rent $1,401
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty Rate: 10.7% (CareerOneStop); LegisLetter reports 7.2%; National: 12.4%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Household Income: $84,954 (vs. $78,538 national median); Census Bureau reports $86,340 (2023)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024): 1,021,191
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Delaware Constitutional Amendment (2024) — Authorize early voting (2024) — passed, margin Passed as part of legislative process; Delaware does not hold statewide ballot measure elections in the same manner as other states
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Delaware Constitutional Amendment (2022) — Eliminate restrictions on absentee voting (2022) — passed, margin Legislative referral; no statewide vote required for first leg of amendment in Delaware
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (Retail Trade) (share 11)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (Manufacturing) (share 8.5)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (Health Care and Social Assistance) (share 16)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 52 (Finance and Insurance) (share 10.5)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Bank of America (Delaware operations) (4000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: University of Delaware (5000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (3000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Delaware operations) (10000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: ChristianaCare Health System (14000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Delaware is a single at-large congressional district and a small state of approximately 1,021,191 residents. As a Senator, Coons represents the entire state. Delaware's median household income is $84,954, above the national median. The state is 59.9% White, 21.9% Black, and 11% Hispanic, with a median age of 41.6. Homeownership stands at 73% with median property value of…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Delaware is a single at-large congressional district and a small state of approximately 1,021,191 residents. As a Senator, Coons represents the entire state. Delaware's median household income is $84,954, above the national median. The state is 59.9% White, 21.9% Black, and 11% Hispanic, with a median age of 41.6. Homeownership stands at 73% with median property value of $352,000. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The economy is anchored by financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, with the Port of Wilmington and Dover Air Force Base as major drivers. The state is solidly Democratic but has a history of electing moderate, consensus-driven politicians. Coons has held his Senate seat since a 2010 special election.
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Mike Pompeo Voted Against Confirmation Coons voted 'present' in committee to advance Pompeo's nomination for Secretary of State as a courtesy, then voted 'nay' on final confirmation.
Sam Bankman-Fried Campaign Contributor Coons received campaign contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX executives.
Donald Trump Voted to Impeach/Convicted Coons voted to convict Trump on both articles of impeachment in 2020.
Goldman Sachs Campaign Contributor Employees and PAC of Goldman Sachs are among Coons' top career contributors.
Chris Coons Same Person / Alias The entity 'Chris Coons' is listed as a known entity under the formal name 'Christopher A. Coons', establishing an identity connection between the informal…
Merrick Garland Judicial Nominee Support In 2016, Coons tweeted '#WeNeedNine' and spoke on the Senate floor demanding the Senate confirm Obama's nominee Merrick Garland.
AIPAC / United Democracy Project Campaign Contributor AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) gave $332,000 to Coons' campaign, making them his top contributor in the 2023-2024 cycle.
Susan Collins Bipartisan Ally on Filibuster In 2017, Coons co-wrote a letter with Republican Senator Susan Collins urging colleagues to preserve the 60-vote threshold for legislation.
Citigroup Campaign Contributor Employees and PAC of Citigroup are among Coons' top career contributors.
Ben Bernanke Historical Context (Financial Crisis) Not a direct connection from Coons' data; Bernanke listed as known entity during 2008 financial crisis period which relates to Dodd-Frank regulations Coons…
Chris Murphy colleague Both are Democratic U.S. Senators serving together. Murphy is listed in known entities.
Live Oak Bank PAC donor $5,000 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00552778/
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. PAC (Aka Bread Financial PAC) donor $8,500 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00551812/
Holland & Knight Committee donor $5,000 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00171330/
National Association Of Convenience Stores Nacspac donor $5,000 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00126763/
Pricewaterhousecoopers PAC I donor $10,000 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C…
Eli Lilly And Company PAC donor $5,000 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00082792/
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Political Action Committee (Bms PAC) donor $5,000 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00035675/
Scitech PAC donor $7,000 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00859017/
U.S. Bancorp Federal Political Action Committee donor $7,000 to Christopher A. Coons's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00488882/
BillVoteDateAlignment
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to… Nay 2026-09-30 unknown
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on… Nay 2026-09-30 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-09-29 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices… Yea 2026-09-29 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-28 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-24 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Yea 2026-09-24 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-17 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Not Voting 2026-09-15 unknown
To provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital… Not Voting 2026-09-15 unknown
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide… Nay 2026-08-08 unknown
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian… Yea 2026-08-07 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-08-05 unknown
A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from… Yea 2026-08-03 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Yea 2026-07-30 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Nay 2026-07-30 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-07-30 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Nay 2026-07-29 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-29 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-28 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Yea 2026-07-23 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-07-16 unknown
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military… Nay 2026-07-14 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-06-24 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Yea 2026-06-24 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Yea 2026-06-23 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 2026-06-22 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 2026-06-18 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices… Yea 2026-06-17 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
reversal 90/100
Platform: "In 2017, Coons was the 'staunchest Democratic opponent of filibuster reform,' co-writing a letter with Republican Susan Collins urging colleagues to preserve the 60-vote threshold for legislation."
Vote: on "In 2020, Coons reversed and said he would be open to scrapping the filibuster if Biden won and the…"
Coons was the 'staunchest Democratic opponent of filibuster reform' in 2017, co-writing a letter to preserve it, but by 2020 was open to scrapping it and by 2026 admitted he would consider 'nuking' the filibuster.
reversal 90/100
Platform: "In 2016, Coons tweeted '#WeNeedNine' and spoke on the Senate floor about the 'unprecedented refusal to consider SCOTUS nominee Garland,' demanding the Senate confirm Obama's nominee."
Vote: on "In July 2018, Coons said 'We shouldn't even be having this discussion... I frankly don't even…"
Coons demanded the Senate confirm Obama's Supreme Court nominee in 2016, tweeting '#WeNeedNine,' but in 2018 argued Republicans should not even consider Trump's nominee months before a midterm election. The Washington Free Beacon labeled this a 'flip-flop.'
reversal 90/100
Platform: "In 2013, Coons voted to weaken the filibuster (the 'nuclear option') for judicial nominees and executive-office appointments."
Vote: on "In 2016, Coons expressed regret for voting to weaken the filibuster, saying: 'I frankly think many…"
Coons voted to weaken the filibuster in 2013 but expressed regret in 2016, then reversed again in 2020 and 2026 by opening the door to eliminating it entirely. Breitbart characterized this as 'hypocrisy' and a 'temporary shield Democrats cling to while they're in the minority.'
statement_vs_disclosure 60/100
Platform: "Coons voted for S.2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which eased regulations on banks by raising the threshold for enhanced prudential standards from $50 billion to $250 billion…
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Coons voted for S.2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which eased regulations on banks by raising the threshold for enhanced prudential standards from $50 billion to $250 billion in assets.
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Vote: on "After the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in March 2023 — a bank that fell under the deregulated…"
Coons voted for the 2018 bank deregulation bill but avoided directly answering questions after Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. The New Republic reported that 'Democrats who pushed for financial deregulation seem to have no regrets.'
Last silence detection: Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:45:04 GMT (via scheduled run)
Virtual-only town halls and lack of in-person constituent engagement
3112d silent
Expected position: As Delaware's junior senator, Coons would be expected to hold open, in-person town halls accessible to all constituents regardless of political affiliation. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Coons held a virtual town hall on March…
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Expected position: As Delaware's junior senator, Coons would be expected to hold open, in-person town halls accessible to all constituents regardless of political affiliation. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Coons held a virtual town hall on March 17, 2025, alongside the Delaware congressional delegation, where constituents could submit questions in advance. On Facebook, a constituent commented: 'You all are cowards not to have an in-person town hall... that way you can disconnect a person if you don't like a question.' Coons was active on social media and in committee hearings throughout this period but has not held open in-person town halls comparable to the virtual and tele-town hall formats. Primary URL: https://www.facebook.com/chriscoons/posts/please-join-me-and-our-delegation-for-a-virtual-town-hall-on-monday-march-17-at-/1166322201529669
Silence on whether he regrets defending Biden's fitness after debate performance
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Expected position: As Biden's closest ally in the Senate and former campaign co-chair, Coons would be expected to fully address whether he regrets defending Biden's fitness and the subsequent fallout. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: When pressed by…
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Expected position: As Biden's closest ally in the Senate and former campaign co-chair, Coons would be expected to fully address whether he regrets defending Biden's fitness and the subsequent fallout. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: When pressed by Yahoo News on April 29, 2025, on whether he regretted defending Biden's fitness post-debate, Coons did not provide a clear answer. The Washington Times reported that Coons had asked for a 'cone of silence' among Democrats after the debate. Coons was active in media appearances during this window but evaded direct answers on this topic. Primary URL: https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-biden-campaign-co-chair-pressed-on-whether-he-regrets-defending-former-presidents-fitness-202544134.html
other / unclassified
American Bakers Association American Bakers PAC, National Athletic Trainers' Association Inc Political Action Committee, Scitech PAC, American Society Of Association Executives (Asae) PAC, Kidspac, King & Spalding Nonpartisan Committee For Good Government…
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American Bakers Association American Bakers PAC, National Athletic Trainers' Association Inc Political Action Committee, Scitech PAC, American Society Of Association Executives (Asae) PAC, Kidspac, King & Spalding Nonpartisan Committee For Good Government, Healthcare Distribution Alliance Political Action Committee, National Association Of Bankruptcy Trustees Political Action Committee (Nabt PAC), Office Of The Commissioner Of Major League Baseball PAC, Association Of Fundraising Professionals PAC, Keystone America PAC, Bmi Political Action Committee, Rev Up PAC, Abundance PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
colleagues' leadership pacs
Impact, M-PAC, Narragansett Bay PAC, People'S Voice PAC, Forward Together PAC, Victory Now PAC, Frontline USA, Oceans PAC, Follow The North Star Fund, Gridiron-PAC, A New Direction PAC, American Mobilization PAC, Blue Wave Project, Lobo PAC, Purpose PAC…
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Impact, M-PAC, Narragansett Bay PAC, People'S Voice PAC, Forward Together PAC, Victory Now PAC, Frontline USA, Oceans PAC, Follow The North Star Fund, Gridiron-PAC, A New Direction PAC, American Mobilization PAC, Blue Wave Project, Lobo PAC, Purpose PAC, Motor City PAC, Turquoise PAC, Off The Sidelines PAC, Common Ground PAC, Pineapple PAC, Maple PAC, Perimeter PAC, Make It Work PAC, Hawaii PAC, All For Our Country PAC, Granite Values PAC, I Got Your Back PAC, Smart Solutions PAC, Giddy Up PAC, In Our Hands, Health Jobs Justice, Defend The Dream, Liftoff PAC, Mitten PAC, Alsopac, Juntos PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $20,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $15,000 (2026), $15,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $15,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $15,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Ecolab Inc. Political Action Committee, Peraton PAC, Siemens Corporation PAC, Interdigital PAC, Adeia Inc Political Action Committee (Adeia PAC), Asurion LLC Political Action Committee (Asurion PAC), Lundbeck LLC Employee, Aar Corp. PAC, Dropbox Inc PAC…
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Ecolab Inc. Political Action Committee, Peraton PAC, Siemens Corporation PAC, Interdigital PAC, Adeia Inc Political Action Committee (Adeia PAC), Asurion LLC Political Action Committee (Asurion PAC), Lundbeck LLC Employee, Aar Corp. PAC, Dropbox Inc PAC, Milliken & Company PAC, Clark Street Associates LLC PAC, Axxess Consult Inc Political Action Committee (Axxess PAC), Ionq, Inc. PAC, Coupang, Inc. Company PAC (Coupac) (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $7,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $6,600 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
ideological & single-issue
Crosspartisan PAC I (amounts: $7,500 (2024)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
Scitech PAC Other / unclassified $7,000 (2026)
U.S. Bancorp Federal Political Action Committee Finance & banking $7,000 (2026)
Ameriprise Financial Inc. PAC (Ameriprisepac) Finance & banking $5,000 (2026)
Commercial Real Estate Finance Council PAC Real estate & construction $5,000 (2026)
National Athletic Trainers' Association Inc Political Action Committee Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)
Peraton PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $7,000 (2026)
Sierra Nevada Corporation PAC Defense & aerospace $5,000 (2026)
American Academy Of Dermatology Association Political Action Committee (Skinpac) Health care & pharma $5,000 (2026)
Morgan Stanley PAC Finance & banking $5,000 (2026)
Wells Fargo And Company Employees Good Government Federal Fund Ii Finance & banking $5,000 (2026)
Leonardo Drs PAC Defense & aerospace $5,000 (2026)
The Procter & Gamble Company Good Government Fund Retail & consumer $6,000 (2026)
National Air Traffic Controllers Assoc PAC Labor unions $5,000 (2026)
The Caterpillar Inc. Employee Political Action Committee Transportation & auto $5,000 (2026)
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Immigration and Border Policy 62 50 40
Economy, Inflation, and Cost of Living 84 55 35
Banking and Consumer Financial Protection 60 65 30
Social Security and Retirement Security 80 75 15
Foreign Policy and War Powers 55 80 15
Education and Workforce Development 65 70 15
Small Business and Entrepreneurship 75 82 12
Healthcare Access and Drug Pricing 88 80 10
Climate and Clean Energy 72 85 10
Judicial and Executive Nominations 68 88 8
Government Oversight and Impeachment/Executive Accountability 78 92 5
COVID-19 Relief and Pandemic Response 70 95 3
No platform commitments archived
No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

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Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 1 elected official holds documented connections.
$15.1BDonor Contributions
0Money Chains
0Traced Hops
Connected Officials
Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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