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Not graded: fewer than 4 clauses beyond the address. The scores are shown; a grade would say little. Not graded
Signal
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Procedure 100%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 45 words for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr.1 McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. Procedure
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Lost points for Procedure ×3
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Signal · 0
3 of 3 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.
Respect · no score
Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Clarity · no score
No score. Excluded from the average.
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Claims · 1
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “the customary 30 minutes” The rule under which H.R. 1501 and the related bills are being considered provides 30 minutes of debate, divided between the parties. search
