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Congressional Scorecards

A congressional scorecard turns complex voting records into clear, actionable insights. They show how members of Congress vote on issues that matter most to an organization and the public. Rather than sorting through hundreds of bills and complex voting records, scorecards give you a quick snapshot of where each legislator stands—and how closely their votes align with your values.

Every year, Congress considers hundreds of bills, amendments, and votes. For most people, keeping track of all of that activity, along with constant bill changes, is unrealistic. Congressional scorecards bridge that gap by offering:

  • Clear summaries of priority legislation
  • Straightforward comparisons of lawmakers
  • Easy-to-understand grades, scores and rankings
  • See who is supporting or opposing your priorities

Notable Scorecard Partner

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International Justice Mission

2023

3 Scorecards

Topics Covered

  • Human Trafficking
  • Child Protection and Welfare
  • Modern Slavery
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How Our Scorecards Work

You choose the bills that align with your mission. We handle the rest.

Organizations select and score legislation based on their values and priorities. Our Legislator Scoring Engine™ automatically evaluates each legislator’s votes and calculates accurate, up-to-date scores—displayed as percentages, letter grades, or point totals. Legislators can then be ranked for easy comparison.

Some scorecards also include:

  • Bonus points for sponsoring or championing key legislation
  • Neutral designations for bills not directly scored, but are being monitored
  • Bill Summaries for each bill or action

What You Can Learn from a Scorecard

It's a straightforward way to tum complicated congressional activity into something meaningful and actionable.

Our congressional scorecards help answer questions like:

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Which members of Congress represent me?

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Do my lawmakers vote in line with my values?

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Which legislators lead on issues I care about?

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What legislation should I be paying attention to now?

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Are Congressional Scorecards Effective?

Yes. Along with our clients, we’ve found them to be highly effective tools for education and engagement. Our scorecards represent millions of people across the U.S. and they’ve been shared hundreds of thousands of times on social media. 

Legislators Notice

We regularly hear from legislators who want to better understand their scores and ensure their contact information is accurate. Legislators also share our scorecards publicly because they’re proud of their scores. 

Supporters Share

Our National Parks Action Fund scorecard has had over 150K+ Likes, Shares and Comments—just on Facebook alone!

Who Uses Congressional Scorecards?

  • Voters use them to evaluate candidates and incumbents before Election Day.
  • Advocacy organizations use them to educate supporters and spotlight legislative priorities.
  • Journalists and researchers use them to track trends and accountability
  • Legislators use them to understand how their actions are being perceived by the public.

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