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Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. President, Procedure · 34 words I ask unanimous consent that the following law clerks to the Senate Judiciary Committee be granted floor privileges until December 1, 2026: 1 Megan Griffin, Melissa ``Mel’’ Harris, Andrew Lee, Hannah O’Koon, and David Pelikan. Procedure
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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 → “I ask unanimous consent that the following law clerks to the Senate Judiciary Committee be granted floor privileges until December 1, 2026:” 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 → “Megan Griffin, Melissa ``Mel’’ Harris, Andrew Lee, Hannah O’Koon,” 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 → “and David Pelikan.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
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Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Reasoning · no score
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Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
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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 · no score
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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
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1 “the following law clerks to the Senate Judiciary Committee be granted floor privileges until December 1, 2026” Senator Durbin asked unanimous consent on 2026-09-28 for law clerks to the Senate Judiciary Committee to be granted Senate floor privileges until December 1, 2026. search
