The Voting Record Analysis Specification defines an open framework for collecting, organizing, and analyzing legislative activity through transparent, verifiable public records. The specification enables systems to track complete voting histories, attendance records, committee participation, sponsored legislation, co-sponsored bills, and cross-party voting patterns for elected officials. By creating a standardized structure for legislative data, the specification supports civic platforms, researchers, journalists, and public information systems seeking to provide accessible insights into government activity.
The specification also provides tools for comparing campaign promises with documented voting records, identifying areas of alignment or contradiction, and presenting legislative timelines with source-backed evidence. Designed as an AGPL-3.0+ licensed civic technology standard, it emphasizes transparency, data integrity, and responsible analysis by separating verified facts from automated interpretations while enabling open collaboration and public accountability solutions.
This specification is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later (AGPL-3.0+) and may be used freely with required attribution. Attribution-free deployments require a Specification Branding License, with fees based on usage, scope, and deployment size.
Complete Specification Repository:
- ActionCheck – An open-source civic accountability platform that tracks political promises, voting records, financial disclosures, and conflicts of interest to help citizens make informed decisions.
Specification Modules:
Voting Record Analysis Module Specification Pricing:
| Network Size | # of Users | One-Time Price | Duration |
| Small | 1 – 20 | $2,500 | Perpetual License |
| Medium | 21- 1000 | $5,000 | Perpetual License |
| Large | 1001 + | Custom Quote | Custom Quote |
