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Steny H. Hoyer

Democrat on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 2026-07-15

170 words · 7 sentences · 12 clauses

Statement grade

Average 79 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Procedure 8%Positioning 31%Claims 59%The ask 1%

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Madam Chair, Procedure · 8 wordsI rise in strong opposition to this amendment, ProcedurePositioning · 7 wordswhich would dangerously undermine American national security.Positioning Procedure · 6 wordsAs Leader Jeffries rightly pointed out, ProcedureClaims · 101 wordsif adopted, it would limit our ability to confront terrorist organizations, like Hamas and Hezbollah, that expressly target American citizens and military personnel. It would make it harder for America to use our relationships with Israel and regional partners to promote a negotiated two-state solution, the only realistic path to deliver on the promise of peace, security, Unearned certaintyand self-determination for both Israel and Palestine. I understand the frustration that many Members feel with some of the policies and actions of the current Israeli Government, as well as their concerns about its commitment to the peace process and a two- state solution. Positioning · 24 wordsHowever, this amendment would embolden the enemies of peace, those pursuing the complete elimination of Israel and those who seek the death of Jews.Positioning Madam Chair, Positioning · 22 wordsit is a vote to weaken our ability to engage in the region and a vote against American security, interest, and safety.Positioning The ask · 2 wordsVote ``no.’’

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

6 of 7 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise in strong opposition to this amendment,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “which would dangerously undermine American national security.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “As Leader Jeffries rightly pointed out,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “However, this amendment would embolden the enemies of peace, those pursuing the complete elimination of Israel and those who seek the death of Jews.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “it is a vote to weaken our ability to engage in the region and a vote against American security, interest,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and safety.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 7 deductions are Relevance

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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · no score

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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 · 77

1 of 7 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “the only realistic path”Asserts exclusivity about a contested policy judgment without offering a source or measure.

Claims · 0

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Analyzed on 2026-09-15