In an Ultra High-Stakes Election Year, Research
Congressional Voting Records and Policy Choices

Welcome to a nonpartisan, fact-based news site that focuses public attention on the policy stakes of congressional actions, not the click-bait of partisan clamor or the pundits’ “horse race” of which side is up or down at any split-second of the news cycle. With the future of American democracy riding this year on congressional races as well as the presidential contest, there has never been a more important time for civically engaged citizens to research and judge the work of elected officials on Capitol Hill. They can use our detailed reporting on policies and votes as a resource for determining which federal lawmakers merit their support or deserve their opposition on Election Day 2024.

Major Roll Call Votes
117th Congress & 118th Congress (2021-2024)

Pro-reproductive rights and pro-life protesters

This section covers 10 measures on Abortion and Reproductive Rights, five offered by Republican members and five by Democrats.

According to The Wilderness Society, wildfires "are getting bigger and more destructive" and "one of the main forces driving this trend is climate change...." (Shutterstock)

This section covers five Climate measures, four offered by Republican members and one by Democrats.

Scene from a rally to protect voting rights

This section covers 10 issues on Democracy & Insurrection, seven offered by Democratic members and three by Republicans.

Guns

This section covers 10 issues concerning Gun Safety & Gun Rights, six offered by Democratic members and four by Republicans.

Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; border wall with Mexico

This section covers five Immigration issues, four sponsored by Republican members and one by Democrats.

War in Ukraine

This section covers three issues concerning U.S. aid to Ukraine, two offered by Republican members and one with bipartisan sponsorship.