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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity is 80. The grade is held to 69, 30 above Signal. 69 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
39 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Thanks 61% The ask 39%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 25 words I thank Senator Daines and Representative Downing for their leadership on this important issue, and I thank the minority for working with us on it. Thanks The ask · 16 words I urge the passage of S.1 240, and I yield back the balance of my time.
At a glance
Lost points for Thanks ×2 Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 39
2 of 2 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank Senator Daines and Representative Downing for their leadership on this important issue,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I thank the minority for working with us on it.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 2 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
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 · 100
0 of 2 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.
Nothing lost points.
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 “I urge the passage of S.” The bill being urged for passage in the House on 2026-09-14 regarding the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act is S. 240. search
