Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Ted Cruz

Republican on Legislative Session 2026-09-28

132 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

39 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Greeting 4%Thanks 81%Claims 9%Procedure 6%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. President, Greeting · 5 wordsit is late at night, GreetingThanks · 102 wordsand I want to thank the many Members and staff who have worked tirelessly to pass landmark legislation to protect and save something precious and unique in America that is college sports. And I want to especially thank the original four sponsors of this bill, ranking member Maria Cantwell, who was indefatigable in pushing through to reach bipartisan compromise.¹ I want to thank the Presiding Officer Senator Schiff--Senator Schmitt rather, ²and I want to thank--I will thank Senator Schiff, too, with a ``yes’’ vote.³ And I want to thank Senator Coons. The four original sponsors have worked tirelessly along with our staff.⁴Thanks Claims · 12 wordsWe are here at long last on the verge of something historic. Thanks · 5 wordsAnd thank you to everyone, ThanksProcedure · 8 wordsand with that, I yield back all time.Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch 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 · 9

9 of 9 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “it is late at night,”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I want to thank the many Members and staff who have worked tirelessly to pass landmark legislation to protect and save something precious and unique in America that is college sports.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “And I want to especially thank the original four sponsors of this bill, ranking member Maria Cantwell, who was indefatigable in pushing through to reach bipartisan compromise.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank the Presiding Officer Senator Schiff--Senator Schmitt rather,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I want to thank--I will thank Senator Schiff, too, with a ``yes’’ vote.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “And I want to thank Senator Coons.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The four original sponsors have worked tirelessly along with our staff.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “And thank you to everyone,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and with that, I yield back all time.”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.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 deductions are Respect

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.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 100

0 of 9 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 · 4

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 original four sponsors of this bill, ranking member Maria Cantwell”Maria Cantwell, a ranking member, was one of the four original sponsors of the college sports legislation under debate.search
2“the Presiding Officer Senator Schiff”Senator Schiff was presiding over the Senate during this floor speech.search
3“I will thank Senator Schiff, too, with a ``yes’’ vote”Senator Schiff voted yes on this college sports legislation.search
4“The four original sponsors”The college sports bill had four original sponsors.search

Analyzed on 2026-10-20