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That one website that shows how your politicians actually vote

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Look up a US candidate or official and see their voting record, public statements, stated positions and how more than 1,500 interest groups rate them, gathered by a nonpartisan nonprofit that has done this since 1992. Free, no account, US only.

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Ballotpedia ballotpedia.org See the candidates and measures on your ballot FreeNo signup Link checked Oct 9
Congress.gov Members congress.gov Official profiles and bills for every member of Congress FreeNo signup Link checked Oct 9

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