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0.33Overall score on a [−1, +1] scale. +1 = consistently aligned with the principles; 0 = mixed; −1 = consistently in conflict.
High 0Evaluations marked high confidence — contributing signals agreed and evidence was strong.Med 6Evaluations marked medium confidence — signals mostly agreed; evidence present but not uniformly strong.Low 0Evaluations marked low confidence — signals disagreed or evidence was weak. Still shown, never hidden (Rule 4).0% lowShare of this entity’s evaluations that are low-confidence. High values warrant extra caution when reading the overall score.

Scores reflect how this entity’s real-world actions align with the Constitution’s core principles. Confidence shows how complete and consistent those evaluations are.

Evaluations

Showing 12 of 6 evaluations

Each card shows one real-world action evaluated against one constitutional principle.

Scores use a simple scale: +1 Upholds · 0 Mixed · −1 Violates.

Each score is generated by an automated system using prior recorded evaluations of this action; the underlying evidence and direction of those evaluations are shown, but individual authors are not recorded.

0 MixedHigh
v3.0.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.equalityConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

Selection of House administrative officers has no bearing on equal protection or treatment under law.

Reasoning

high confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 0 at backfill time. Methodology 3.0.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.
    "IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 1 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2025 RESOLUTION That Kevin McCumber of the State of Illinois be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk"

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.0.0

+1 UpholdsMedium
v3.1.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.limited_divided_powerConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

The House's election of its own officers is a core constitutional exercise of legislative branch autonomy and internal governance.

Reasoning

medium confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 1 at backfill time. Methodology 3.1.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.1.0

+1 UpholdsHigh
v3.0.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.limited_divided_powerConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

The House exercising its constitutional authority to select its own officers reinforces institutional independence and separation of powers.

Reasoning

high confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 1 at backfill time. Methodology 3.0.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.
    "In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2025 RESOLUTION That Kevin McCumber of the State of Illinois be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives"

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.0.0

0 MixedMedium
v3.1.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.equalityConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

The resolution names specific individuals for House officer positions and does not establish or apply a rule governing equal treatment across similarly situated parties.

Reasoning

medium confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 0 at backfill time. Methodology 3.1.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.1.0

+1 UpholdsHigh
v3.0.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.consentConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

This action exemplifies democratic self-governance through elected representatives organizing their chamber.

Reasoning

high confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 1 at backfill time. Methodology 3.0.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.
    "119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 1 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2025 RESOLUTION"

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.0.0

0 MixedMedium
v3.1.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.minority_protectionConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

The resolution does not constrict or expand any minority's structural footing, rights, participation, or institutional standing.

Reasoning

medium confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 0 at backfill time. Methodology 3.1.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.1.0

+1 UpholdsMedium
v2.0.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.limited_divided_powerConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

Backfilled v2.0.0: action supports the limited_divided_power principle (aggregated from 7 legacy actor_evaluation_scores rows).

Reasoning

Medium confidence: this score aggregates 7 contribution(s) with directionally consistent but not unanimous signals. Observed direction breakdown: toward=7, mixed=0, away=0, neutral=0. Observed mean alignment 10.00. Under Policy C methodology, the scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 1 from this contributor set.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.
    "The people are the fountain of all power."

    — James Madison

Provenance (7 contributions)

Direction: toward=7, mixed=0, away=0, neutral=0, null=0

Alignment range: 10–10 (mean 10)

Methodology: 2.0.0

0 MixedHigh
v3.0.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.libertyConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

Election of House officers is a structural housekeeping action with no direct individual liberty implications.

Reasoning

high confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 0 at backfill time. Methodology 3.0.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.
    "That Kevin McCumber of the State of Illinois be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives. That William McFarland of the State of Maryland be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. That Catherine Szpindor of the Commonwealth of Virginia be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer"

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.0.0

0 MixedMedium
v3.1.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.libertyConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

The election of House officers does not directly engage individual rights or freedoms against government interference.

Reasoning

medium confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 0 at backfill time. Methodology 3.1.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.1.0

+1 UpholdsHigh
v3.0.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.rule_of_lawConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

This action implements constitutional requirements and established parliamentary procedures for House organization.

Reasoning

high confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 1 at backfill time. Methodology 3.0.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.
    "119 HRES 1 EH: U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain."

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.0.0

+1 UpholdsMedium
v3.1.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.consentConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

The House election of its own officers is a core exercise of legislative self-governance and democratic authorization within the chamber's constitutional authority.

Reasoning

medium confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 1 at backfill time. Methodology 3.1.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.1.0

0 MixedMedium
v3.1.0Methodology version used to produce this score. Different versions are not directly comparable — see /methodology for the changelog.rule_of_lawConstitutional principle scored. Raw key — see /methodology for the full definition and the other four principles.

Summary

The resolution does not establish, interpret, or apply legal procedures, due process, or judicial review mechanisms.

Reasoning

medium confidence: insufficient contributor detail available for this evaluation. The underlying rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id, so per-direction and per-alignment breakdowns cannot be reconstructed. The scoring pipeline resolved the final score to 0 at backfill time. Methodology 3.1.0.

Evidence

  • primary_officialEvidence tier. Primary sources are official records. Secondary are reputable analyses. Commentary and AI-inferred can never be primary.

Contributor detail unavailable

rp_backfill_source_map has no contributor rows for this PE id; breakdown and ranges cannot be reconstructed.

Methodology: 3.1.0