Trade ↔ Vote Correlations
When members of Congress trade stocks within 30 days of voting on related legislation, we track it. Every correlation scored 0-100 based on timing, trade size, and industry match. Correlation is not accusation — but patterns are worth watching.
How Scoring Works
Timing (0-40 pts): Trades within 3 days of a vote score highest. Before-vote bonus (+10): Trading before voting is more suspicious. Amount (0-30 pts): Larger trades score higher. Industry match (0-20 pts): If the stock's industry matches the bill topic. Score ≥70 = flagged for review.
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Correlations
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Politicians
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Score 70+
44.3
Avg Score
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30
Stock Trade
SHW
purchase $8K
Timing
22 days before vote
Trade: Aug 1 → Vote: Jul 10, 2025
Trade: Aug 1 → Vote: Jul 10, 2025
Vote
On the Cloture Motion
Voted: Yes
Voted: Yes
Shelley Moore Capito bought SHW ($1,001-$15,000) 22 days after voting 'Yes' on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jonathan Gould to be Comptroller of the Currency