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Senate Floor: EXECUTIVE SESSION
Topics
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Moderation
21 Speakers
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Speakers
Orrin Hatch Orrin Hatch said 293 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
16%
Orrin Hatch said 5166 words of a total of 26802 words.
20%
Patrick Leahy Patrick Leahy said 313 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
17%
Patrick Leahy said 4393 words of a total of 26802 words.
17%
Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley said 197 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
11%
Chuck Grassley said 2993 words of a total of 26802 words.
12%
Jeff Sessions Jeff Sessions said 197 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
11%
Jeff Sessions said 2943 words of a total of 26802 words.
11%
Paul Sarbanes Paul Sarbanes said 118 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
7%
Paul Sarbanes said 1848 words of a total of 26802 words.
7%
Dick Durbin Dick Durbin said 88 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
5%
Dick Durbin said 1248 words of a total of 26802 words.
5%
Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 93 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
5%
Ted Kennedy said 1243 words of a total of 26802 words.
5%
John Ashcroft John Ashcroft said 79 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
5%
John Ashcroft said 1154 words of a total of 26802 words.
5%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 86 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
5%
Joe Biden said 1007 words of a total of 26802 words.
4%
Jon Kyl Jon Kyl said 60 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
4%
Jon Kyl said 844 words of a total of 26802 words.
4%
Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond said 81 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
5%
Strom Thurmond said 842 words of a total of 26802 words.
4%
Arlen Specter Arlen Specter said 55 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
3%
Arlen Specter said 797 words of a total of 26802 words.
3%
Trent Lott Trent Lott said 30 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
2%
Trent Lott said 503 words of a total of 26802 words.
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The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 78 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
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The Presiding Officer said 365 words of a total of 26802 words.
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Lauch Faircloth Lauch Faircloth said 23 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
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Lauch Faircloth said 353 words of a total of 26802 words.
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Barbara A. Mikulski Barbara A. Mikulski said 35 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
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Barbara A. Mikulski said 351 words of a total of 26802 words.
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Tom Daschle Tom Daschle said 25 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
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Tom Daschle said 326 words of a total of 26802 words.
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Conrad Burns Conrad Burns said 26 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
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Conrad Burns said 241 words of a total of 26802 words.
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John Chafee John Chafee said 9 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
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John Chafee said 101 words of a total of 26802 words.
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Wendell Ford Wendell Ford said 1 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
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Wendell Ford said 10 words of a total of 26802 words.
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Barbara Boxer Barbara Boxer said 1 sentences of a total of 1905 sentences.
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Barbara Boxer said 8 words of a total of 26802 words.
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Full Transcript
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0256011786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0062640029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027924661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024851073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003347079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002567543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001307184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001163388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.77281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.56821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.06164E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The clerk will report the nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0296923681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0091269008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0090015797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073309559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043288481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004405736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001242828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.08526E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.96366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.87346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0125E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0255800755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0243364833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.016519046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0119712458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0113774906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004151731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004086335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001397584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001150194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.23652E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
59.019
Magnitude:
127
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Orrin Hatch
Madam President, before we get to the specific discussion of the merits of Merrick B. Garland, let me make an important point. There have been some suggestions made that this Republican Congress is not moving as rapidly or as well as it should on judges, or at least last year did not move as well or as rapidly as it should have on judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.646
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0409752596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0131173685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049434479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021639808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008478238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003993538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002553268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.9416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.75622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.44153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4721E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
71.48
Magnitude:
53
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Orrin Hatch
With regard to judicial vacancies, the important point I would like to make before getting into factual distortions that are being made about the judiciary confirmation process is this. Federal judges should not be confirmed simply as part of a numbers game to reduce the vacancy rate to a particular level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0034574656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003356627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031499359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030068237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001990933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001906709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.56148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.17821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.794E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.361E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.35E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Orrin Hatch
While I plan to oversee a fair and principled confirmation process, as I always have, I want to emphasize that the primary criteria in this process is not how many vacancies need to be filled but whether President Clinton's nominees are qualified to serve on the bench and will not, upon receiving their judicial commission, spend a lifetime career rendering politically motivated, activist decisions. The Senate has an obligation to the American people to thoroughly review the records of the nominees it receives to ensure that they are qualified and capable to serve as Federal judges. Frankly, the need to do that is imperative, and the record of activism demonstrated by so many of President Clinton's nominees calls for all the more vigilance in reviewing his nominees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.015494306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0117464449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0087229739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032385091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006112166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005026164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003254972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001085675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.93675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.78879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2992E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
42.618
Magnitude:
91
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Orrin Hatch
So I have no problem with those who want to review these nominees with great specificity. The recent allegations by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle and in the media that there is a Republican stall of judges is nothing short of disingenuous.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.22
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0231601167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0167833001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041983389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020825129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009145708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.35993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.03124E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.20096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4661E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5492E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4522E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.709
Magnitude:
62
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Orrin Hatch
The fact is that last Congress under Republican leadership the Federal courts had 65 vacancies -- as you see, the Federal courts had 65 vacancies -- which is virtually identical to the number of vacancies -- 63 -- there were at the end of the previous Congress when the Democrat- controlled Congress was processing Clinton judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0714240712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0275071856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0225983618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0121408564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0107142885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004390193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002316867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001673794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.43496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0111E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0814E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
58.358
Magnitude:
57
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Orrin Hatch
Historically speaking, this is a very low vacancy rate. In contrast, at the end of the 102d Congress, when Senator Biden chaired the Judiciary Committee and President Bush was at the White House, there were 97 vacancies -- as you can see, back in the 102d Congress, 97 vacancies -- in the Federal system for an 11.46 percent vacancy rate, nearly twice the vacancy rate than at the adjournment of the 104th or last Congress. That rate was, of course, 7.7 percent at that time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.332
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.3152185827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0977160526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0655752898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0219786496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0118905482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003589724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001671028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001551101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.304E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9285E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2941E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
56.558
Magnitude:
49
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Orrin Hatch
The vacancies have risen since the end of Congress so that there are now 95 vacancies, or a vacancy rate of just over 11 percent. But a little perspective reveals that this is by no means a high level for the beginning of a Congress. In fact, it is far lower than the vacancy rates at the beginning of Democrat-controlled Congresses, like the 102d when the vacancy rate at the beginning of that Congress was 14.89 percent, and the 103d Congress at 12.88 percent. In the 104th, it was down to 8.27 and now it is 10.07.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0311790733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0283491448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0125229635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0095749878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020787211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003077444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001521276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001368394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.54328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.67709E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7393E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
84.44
Magnitude:
51
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Orrin Hatch
Moreover, we just reported two judges out of the committee this past Thursday -- Merrick Garland for the DC circuit and Colleen Kollar-Kotelly for the DC district court. We had a hearing on four judicial nominees just yesterday. I hope that will put to rest any of the partisan allegations that have been seen deployed about delaying tactics to hold up nominees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.05453208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0140723714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0137138311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0101801612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036135381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0021247914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018514704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011088175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.3273E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4366E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.56E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
72.754
Magnitude:
100
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Orrin Hatch
In fact, this is the most prompt reporting of judges to the floor in recent Congresses. When the Senate was under the control of the other party, the first hearing on judicial nominees in the new Congress was typically not held until mid-March or April and candidates were not reported to the floor until after these hearings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4270385019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0758047448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0385736377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0354058953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047805257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018158005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007268918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002305846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002143079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001364881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.22895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.378
Magnitude:
106
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Orrin Hatch
In the 100th Congress, the first hearing was not held until March 4, 1987. In the 101st Congress, the first judges hearing was not held until April 5, 1989. And in the 102d Congress, when there was a vacancy rate of 15 percent in the courts, the first hearing was not held until March 13, 1991.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0573536847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0442887133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0401743862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0198205365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.013124512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002815895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002336928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001748831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.79845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.52026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
61.417
Magnitude:
76
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Orrin Hatch
So I think some of the arguments made against what we have been doing are just fallacious and I think done for partisan reasons. We ought to get rid of the partisanship when it comes to judges and go ahead and do what is right. I have tried to do that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0813860504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0181843076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0094362505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027984379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011442678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007608558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001538087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001106308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.5991E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.30687E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.20358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
Now let us talk about the number of judges confirmed last year. Democrats have been critical of the fact that only 17 judges were confirmed last year. The fact is that President Clinton had already had so many judges confirmed that he only nominated 21 judges last year. During President Clinton's first term, he had 202 judges confirmed -- more than President Bush, 194; President Reagan, 164 in his first term; President Ford, 65 in his term. I might say that as a result there were very few vacancies to fill at the end of the 104th Congress, and the courts were virtually at full capacity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2368190326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0954894524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0530309102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0059295329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042203643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014844185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008518184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.19047E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.09451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.42042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5785E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.892
Magnitude:
14
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Orrin Hatch
In fact, at the close of the last Congress, there were only 65 vacancies in the entire system, which is a vacancy rate of 7.7 percent. In fact, the number of vacancies under my chairmanship at the close of the 104th Congress, 65 vacancies -- when a Republican Senate was processing Clinton's nominees -- was virtually identical to the number of vacancies at the end of the 103d Congress, 63, when a Democrat- controlled Senate was processing President Clinton's nominees. At that point the Department of Justice proclaimed that they had nearly reached full employment in the 837-member Federal judiciary. That is in an October 12, 1994, Department of Justice press release.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0055009164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0054396896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031169377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018630628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006087146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004177507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002497876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001242808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00475E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1811E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.81E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
67.91
Magnitude:
76
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Orrin Hatch
When the Democrats left open 7.44 percent of Federal judgeships after President Clinton's first 2 years, we had approached "full employment" of the Federal judiciary. But, when Republicans are in control, a virtually identical vacancy level becomes an "unprecedented situation," the "worst kind of politicizing of the Federal judiciary." Those are comments that were made by my friend, Senator Leahy. And "partisan tactics by Senate Republicans," according to the New York Times. This is nothing short of disingenuous.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0383298728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0156237351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0053210893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012581088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006247165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003217569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002515228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.72064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.54482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7415E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2251E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.144
Magnitude:
130
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Orrin Hatch
In contrast, at the end of the 102d Congress when Senator Biden chaired the Judiciary Committee and President Bush was in the White House, there were 97 vacancies in the Federal system for an 11.46 percent vacancy rate -- nearly twice the vacancy rate than at adjournment of the 104th Congress, which was 65 vacancies at a 7.7 percent vacancy rate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.5710832775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3226130502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0234510939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057881472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052593005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031937736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006630249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001986582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.38373E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.11312E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1488E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
56.392
Magnitude:
120
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.669
Magnitude:
120
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Orrin Hatch
What about the judges who were left unconfirmed at the end of last August?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1177979051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0722547818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044985227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041422645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036574434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001772426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007244952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003542709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001194801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.86562E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7167E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Orrin Hatch
It is true, 28 nominees did not get confirmed last Congress. There is no use kidding about it. We had 28 who did not make it through. But this was at a point where there were only 65 vacancies in the court, or, in other words, a full Federal judiciary. There is some extra consideration here. Compare this to the end of the 102d Congress when, notwithstanding 97 vacancies in the Federal system, the Democratic Senate left 55 Bush nominees unconfirmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1440671971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0382192258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0288715702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0088055873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022318749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009087075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004958723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.65922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.67891E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.0343E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1296E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.386
Magnitude:
81
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Orrin Hatch
Let us talk about the present vacancies. Due to an unprecedented number of retirements since Congress adjourned, there are currently 95 vacancies in our Federal system or a vacancy rate of 11.25 percent as of March 1 of this year. That is the most recent report from the Administrative Office of the Courts. Notice that when the 105th Congress convened on January 7, 1997, there were 85 vacancies, or a 10.7 percent vacancy rate. But a little perspective reveals that this is by no means a high level for the beginning of the Congress. In fact, it is lower than the vacancy rates at the beginning of the Democratically controlled 102d and 103d Congresses, where the vacancy rates were 126 vacancies in the 102d, at a 14.89 percent vacancy rate, with 109 vacancies in the 103d, for a 12.88 vacancy rate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0135389433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006798956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0063189837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018106664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010624449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010448429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001062349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.9942E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6587E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.025E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.5E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Orrin Hatch
So, there is little or no reason to be this critical or this irritated with what has gone on. I pledge to the Senate to do the very best that I can to try to confirm President Clinton's judges, if they are not superlegislators, if they are people who will uphold the law and interpret the law and the laws made by those who are elected to make them. Judges have no reason on Earth to be making laws from the bench or to act as superlegislators from the bench and to overrule the will of the majority of the people in this country when the laws are very explicitly written -- or at any other time, I might add.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.327
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0185046039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0101949183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001271375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007987352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004161105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003666992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001490424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.97684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.6486E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.13002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7097E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.414
Magnitude:
80
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Orrin Hatch
Having said all that, we are bringing our first two nominees this year to the floor, one of whom is in contention. I think unjustifiably so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0130675689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060880295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022534481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017151711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013466771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004742277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001503234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.24263E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.94025E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.9317E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.603E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.426
Magnitude:
91
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Orrin Hatch
Madam President, I rise to speak on behalf of the nomination of Merrick B. Garland for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. On March 6, 1997, the Judiciary Committee, including a majority of Republican members, by a vote of 14 to 4, favorably reported to the full Senate Mr. Clinton's nomination of Merrick B. Garland. Based solely on his qualifications, I support the nomination of Mr. Garland and I encourage my colleagues to do the same.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0381209422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0220771952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0090086469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066676264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002859921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018694591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0014656536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004334872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001770205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001240176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001019124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.019
Magnitude:
114
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
31.084
Magnitude:
114
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Orrin Hatch
To my knowledge, no one, absolutely no one disputes the following: Merrick B. Garland is highly qualified to sit on the D.C. circuit. His intelligence and his scholarship cannot be questioned. He is a magna cum laude graduate of the Harvard Law School. Mr. Garland was articles editor of the law review, one of the most important positions for any law student at any university, but in particular at Harvard; a very difficult position to earn. And he has written articles in the Harvard Law Review and the Yale Law Journal, two of the most prestigious journals in the country, on issues such as administrative law and antitrust policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.617
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0114066897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0085794891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029184126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028403323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018864135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012221652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005429805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004600675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001313788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001144122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
61.421
Magnitude:
71
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Orrin Hatch
His legal experience is equally impressive. Mr. Garland has been a Supreme Court law clerk, a Federal criminal prosecutor, a partner in one of the most prestigious Washington firms, Arnold & Porter, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Justice Department's Criminal Division, and, since April of 1994, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General to Jamie Gorelick, at the Justice Department, where he has directed the Department's investigation and prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing case. And he has done a superb job there.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.051816419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.048364338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0287483213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0148414751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0137565527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0036178106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018952709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0010664241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004425225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000401369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.25043E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.823
Magnitude:
111
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
35.187
Magnitude:
111
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Orrin Hatch
Mr. Garland's experience, legal skills, and handling of the Oklahoma City bombing case have earned him the support of officials who served in the Justice Department during the Reagan and Bush administrations, including former Deputy Attorney General George Terwilliger, former Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer, former head of the Office of Legal Counsel, Charles Cooper, and former U.S. attorneys Jay Stephens and Dan Webb -- all Republicans, I might add, who are strong supporters of Mr. Garland, as I believe they should be, as I believe we all should be.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0140732707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058548758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0057925372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041324955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020476578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007575839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006355366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.00177E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.81915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
65.991
Magnitude:
143
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Orrin Hatch
Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating, who himself was denied one of those judgeships by our friends on the other side -- even though I think most all of them admitted he would have made a tremendous judge, but has since done well for himself in becoming the Governor of Oklahoma and has distinguished himself. I might add his nomination, back in 1992, for the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in the 102d Congress, was never voted on by the Judiciary Committee. He languished in the committee for quite a length of time. But Governor Keating has endorsed Mr. Garland's nomination, praising in particular his leadership in the Oklahoma City bombing case. As he should be praised.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0503959425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0088990761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004432091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035443958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014481226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010725192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005585393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002190092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000168977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.78151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.01856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Orrin Hatch
Mr. Garland was originally nominated in September 1995. His nomination was favorably reported by the Judiciary Committee but not acted on by the Senate during the 104th Congress, much to my chagrin, because I think he should have passed in that last Congress. But to my colleagues' credit, and certainly to the leader's credit, the new majority leader, he has cooperated with the Judiciary Committee in bringing this nomination to the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.781
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0089696448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002590483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023772658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009581398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002626428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001049169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.49506E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.38273E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.02574E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8028E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
63.287
Magnitude:
130
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Orrin Hatch
At the time of Mr. Garland's original nomination to fill the seat vacated by Judge Abner Mikva, who went on to become White House Counsel, concerns were raised by several, including several distinguished judges here in Washington, as to whether the D.C. circuit needed its full complement of 12 judges due to a declining workload on the Court. I support Senator Grassley's efforts to study the systemwide caseloads of the Federal judiciary and am fully prepared to work with Senator Grassley as chairman of that Subcommittee on the Courts, on legislation to authorize or deauthorize seats wherever such adjustments on the allocation of Federal judges are warranted, based upon court caseloads.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.732
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.0758440942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0918426318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0099441429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049631974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006260042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006148652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.02737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.75017E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.84348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.7297E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6771E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
66.343
Magnitude:
58
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Orrin Hatch
With respect to the D.C. circuit, however, the retirement of Judge James Buckley, in August 1996, last year, now leaves only 10 active judges on the 12-seat court. Accordingly, the Garland confirmation does not present the Senate with a question whether the 12th seat on the D.C. Circuit should be filled, and I have made it clear to the administration that I do not intend to fill that seat unless and until they can show, and I believe it will take quite a bit of time before they could show it, that there is a need for the filling of that seat. In fact, I would be, right now, for doing away with that seat. If at some future time we need that extra, 12th seat, fine, we will pass a bill to grant it again. But right now it is not needed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0141771699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0063189174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056485384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049639832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008101451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003065282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.31293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.16077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.0963E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8829E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3027E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.092
Magnitude:
102
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
7.5
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Orrin Hatch
I would just say, rather, with the two current vacancies, Garland will be filling only the 11th seat. So the 12th seat is not in play anymore, which was the critical seat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.404
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0134803937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0116040334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016599528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015816508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010729284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004339025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002111577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.98939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.88136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.86561E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
67.118
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
23.614
Magnitude:
54
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Orrin Hatch
The confirmation of Merrick B. Garland to fill the court's now vacant 11th seat is supported by D.C. Circuit Judge Laurence Silberman, a Reagan appointee who himself testified against creating and/or preserving unneeded judicial seats on his circuit, meaning the 12th seat, and who has stated that, "it would be a mistake, a serious mistake, for Congress to reduce" -- that is, the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia -- "down below 11 judges." I am aware that there may be some who take the position that the D.C. circuit's workload statistics do not even warrant 11 judges. With all due respect, I think these arguments completely miss the mark, and caution my colleagues to appreciate that certain statistics can, if not properly understood, be misleading.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.009
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0308790506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001306713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012123802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007027201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000572703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001679671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.92718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.4135E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.51998E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7991E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0867E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
68.195
Magnitude:
39
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Orrin Hatch
The position that the D.C. circuit should have fewer than 11 judges is belied not just by the statements of Judge Silberman, who himself wanted to get rid of the 12th seat, but also by the fact that comparing workloads in the D.C. circuit to that of other circuits is, to a large extent, a pointless exercise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0386581582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0059718608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042621326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019278354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016245125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009150795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.88461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.36263E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.10144E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.7412E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.266E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
47.601
Magnitude:
86
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
31.544
Magnitude:
86
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Orrin Hatch
There is little dispute that the D.C. circuit's docket is, by far, the most complex and time consuming in the Nation. Justice Department statistics show that whereas in a typical circuit, 5.9 percent of all cases filed are administrative appeals, which are generally far more time consuming than other appeals, and 26.7 percent are prisoner petitions which tend to be disposed of far more quickly than other appeals. While that is true in other circuit courts, 45.3 percent of the cases filed in the D.C. circuit over the past 3 years have been complex administrative appeals and only 7 percent easily disposed of prisoner petitions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.211
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0210016209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.017147341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0151666842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036102421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024702003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011719494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003371951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001663406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001172064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.22782E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.79132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.445
Magnitude:
130
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Orrin Hatch
Moreover, most of the administrative appeals heard in the D.C. circuit involved the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Communications Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency and are much more complex and time consuming than even the immigration and labor appeals, which comprise most of the administrative agency cases filed in other circuits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0133634938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0133560781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056837784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00235018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000666513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003490254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001248563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.68179E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2289E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1453E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.406E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.912
Magnitude:
121
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Orrin Hatch
In short, simply comparing the number of cases filed in the D.C. circuit to the number filed in other circuits, and even comparing the number of agency appeals, is not a reliable indicator of the courts' comparative workloads.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0643595122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099588906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027908049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019044186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004498346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004359004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001461209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.89189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.47788E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9156E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.697E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
As Senators, we have a responsibility to the public to ensure that candidates for the Federal bench are scrutinized for political activists. A judge who does not appreciate the inherent limits on judicial authority under the Constitution and would seek to legislate from the bench rather than interpret the law is a judicial activist, and nominees who will be judicial activists are simply not qualified to sit on any Federal bench, let alone the Federal circuit court of appeals or any Federal circuit court of appeals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0095315059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045704026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0040722294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016893295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004059178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003759136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.87746E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.31008E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9289E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9206E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.658E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
61.959
Magnitude:
86
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Orrin Hatch
As chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I will continue to carefully scrutinize the records involved in cases of judicial nominees and to exercise the Senate's advise-and-consent power to ensure we keep activists off the bench. In addition, I will continue to speak out both in the Senate and in other forums to increase public awareness of harm to our society posed by such activists. Although we can never guarantee what the future actions of any judicial nominee will be or any judge, for that matter, and it may be difficult to discern whether a particular candidate will be an activist, I do not believe there is anything in Mr. Garland's record to indicate that, if confirmed, he could amount to an activist judge or might ultimately be an activist judge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
-0.201
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0038598442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032882708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003412304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001930342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.32492E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.36161E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.95304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.3762E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5659E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.815E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Orrin Hatch
Accordingly, I believe Mr. Garland is a fine nominee. I know him personally, I know of his integrity, I know of his legal ability, I know of his honesty, I know of his acumen, and he belongs on the court. I believe he is not only a fine nominee, but is as good as Republicans can expect from this administration. In fact, I would place him at the top of the list. There are some other very good people, so I don't mean to put them down, but this man deserves to be at the top of the list. Opposition to this nomination will only serve to undermine the credibility of our legitimate goal of keeping proven activists off the bench.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0585216039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0410099019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0168998697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0168925224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015485084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014852993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004559991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003770935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001075173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.38354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.33826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Orrin Hatch
I fully support his nomination, and I urge my colleagues to strongly consider voting in favor of confirmation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.776
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0161976292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033111224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025647269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019596173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008045216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007487515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.72535E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.36394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.99996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.71636E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.764E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Orrin Hatch
I hope that we will also confirm the nominee Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, although we will only be voting on Merrick Garland today, that is my understanding. I hope we will put both these judges through. I do not know of any opposition to the nominee Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, and I know very limited opposition at this point to Mr. Garland. Like I say, I do not think there is a legitimate argument against Mr. Garland's nomination, and I hope that our colleagues will vote to confirm him today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.761
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0303305773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.004416244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039370698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032058026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021246209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003382893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.47494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.277E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.129E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.34E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Orrin Hatch
I reserve the remainder of my time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0103735627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061378822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016799855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001181274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005380367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003944728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002000063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001135121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.27233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3789E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.4593E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Orrin Hatch
Mr. LEAHY addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.1827239767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3381730057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1054540277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0748286082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056958081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007390966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004594603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.7979E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.74701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.08676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.756E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
48.643
Magnitude:
91
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.4
Magnitude:
91
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0277546031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0167642967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0135844617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110938003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016974864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000425173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002437141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001029384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.72801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.81122E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6002E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
Madam President, I am delighted the Senate is finally considering the nomination of Merrick Garland to the U.S. Court of Appeals, the District of Columbia Circuit. I compliment my good friend, the senior Senator from Utah, for his kind remarks about Mr. Garland.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0225971948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065243519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024308676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010344739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009754173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009635379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003355159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.30833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.51232E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.72654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3131E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
32.738
Magnitude:
93
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
Like the distinguished chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I too believe that Merrick Garland is highly qualified for this appointment and would make an outstanding Federal judge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0159864212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061102706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0032453663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014583783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000835123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004221601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002951584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.06983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.61776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.01294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7286E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Patrick Leahy
My concern that I have expressed before is that this is the first and only judicial nomination scheduled for consideration in these first 3 months of the 105th Congress. The Senate is about to go on vacation for a couple of weeks. It will be the only judgeship considered, as I understand it. In the past, the Senate has not had to wait the Ides of March for the first judicial confirmation. The Federal judiciary has almost 100 vacancies now and, with the Ides of March, we are getting only one vacancy filled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0118009411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074049261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044414755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024124593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000966775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005665931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003974385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.51801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.68737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.02381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.11279E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.179
Magnitude:
38
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Patrick Leahy
I, too, am sorry we have not proceeded to confirm and schedule the nomination of Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to the district court bench. Here is one nominee we could go with, and we ought to be able to do that today, too.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1105750911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0409777771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0075009702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039896393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022097076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014033363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002027427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001287527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.73133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.63292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.53414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
53.612
Magnitude:
26
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Patrick Leahy
The Senate first received Merrick Garland's nomination from the President on September 5, 1995. We are now way into March of 1997. So we have this nomination that has been here since 1995. All but the most cynical say this man is highly qualified, a decent person, a brilliant lawyer, a public servant who will make an outstanding judge, but his nomination sat here from 1995 until today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
8.4212578833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1102838083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.06059648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0111968795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083032493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.88531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.15388E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.19989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.5148E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4533E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8605E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.057
Magnitude:
7
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
This is a man who has broad bipartisan support. Governor Keating of Oklahoma; Governor Branstad of Iowa; William Coleman, Jr., a former member of a Republican President's Cabinet, former Reagan and Bush administration officials, Robert Mueller, Jay Stephens, Dan Webb, Charles Cooper -- all have supported Merrick Garland. So this is not a case of somebody out of the pale. In fact, the Legal Times titled him, "Garland: A Centrist Choice." I will put those recommendation letters in the Record later on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7284983061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.092759839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0198712121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095647396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0075882541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034165507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003603588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003441806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002110353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.59121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.31168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.815
Magnitude:
7
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Patrick Leahy
So why, when you have somebody who, in my 22 years here, is one of the most outstanding nominees for the court of appeals, has that person been held up? What fatal flaw in his character has been uncovered? None, there is no fatal flaw. There was not a person who spoke against, credibly spoke against, his qualifications to be a judge, but he was one of the unlucky victims of the Republican shutdown of the confirmation process last year. I liken it to pulling the wings off a fly. This is what happened.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.613
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1387598575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104832274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0091214104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061066938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028480381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024122708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.26491E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00053E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.4716E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.343E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.732E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.73
Magnitude:
8
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Patrick Leahy
The Judiciary Committee reported his nomination to the Senate in 1995 -- in 1995. But here we are in 1997, and we finally get to vote on it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.6171161085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3901573364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2588653937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0899583043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0696472533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009273726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006697134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005243656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005155193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000206732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.8572E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Patrick Leahy
Madam President, we have 100 vacancies on the Federal bench. At this rate, by the end of this Congress, with normal attrition, we will probably have 130 or 140. We had an abysmal record last session dealing with Federal judicial vacancies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1141261775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0406960287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0200042079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0066401328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036827478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029532157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003707858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003086426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000281995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.15584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.31166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.545
Magnitude:
28
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
We ought to show what we have here. Here, Madam President, are the number of judges confirmed during the second Senate session in Presidential election years:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0547480886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0452624896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055685428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002533248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013161316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009444961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003868456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003594856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001636044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.72218E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.089
Magnitude:
48
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Patrick Leahy
In 1980, 9 appeals court judges, 55 district court judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0191940329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033282271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021007825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013954384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008362731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002789719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001404129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.07919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.99083E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6803E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.684E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
44.386
Magnitude:
46
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
In 1984, 10 appeals court judges, 33 district court judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0192346866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0181611933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051785722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025849084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020037931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012057594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003293934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.92597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8877E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.998E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
53.705
Magnitude:
23
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
In 1988, 7 Court of Appeals judges, 35 district court judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0167110091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0086614215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021376078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016965187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008203994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003719932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001115662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.03417E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.54091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.625E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.443E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
47.707
Magnitude:
20
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34.612
Magnitude:
20
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
In 1992 -- incidentally, 1992, Democrats were in charge with a Republican President -- 11 appeals court judges, 55 district court judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0864907692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0385189021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0218485031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0093713184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0064901171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049897302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009533355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000452539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002375695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000110678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9043E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.23
Magnitude:
22
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Patrick Leahy
So what happens when you switch it over, put in a Republican Senate and Democratic President? Do you see the same sense of bipartisanship? Not on your life.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.201851828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0567105948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0399029348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0208078025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0168251194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016797389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007671605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001639155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.57559E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.29528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.253
Magnitude:
46
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.4
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
It is 11 appeals court judges, 55 district court judges with a Republican President and a Democratic Congress. Switch it to a Democratic President and a Republican Congress -- zero, nada, zip, goose egg for the court of appeals judges and only 17 for the district court judges. Not too good.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.142
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0296494574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0138867137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.010650856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0106006191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052627576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002726746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001799831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001346835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.8915E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3316E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.148E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
61.181
Magnitude:
45
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Patrick Leahy
We have some other charts here. Chief Justice Rehnquist spoke on this. A Chief Justice speaks only in a restrained fashion, when he does. But look what he said. Look at what Chief Justice William Rehnquist said about the pace we have seen in this Senate:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0830593344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0446467515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0186756006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0155473186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012984869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005917751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.70259E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.16657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.32079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.1264E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.962E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
71.537
Magnitude:
53
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.1
Gunning-Fog Score
4.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
The administration is sending up judges, but it is like tossing them down into a black hole in space. Nothing comes back out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.502
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0667270273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0222552742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0159782066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0113964823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0101250756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023028504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0020841919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014563868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008007662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000443701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.90304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
39.933
Magnitude:
144
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
38.579
Magnitude:
144
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
In fact, 25 percent of the current vacancies have persisted for more than 18 months. They are considered a judicial emergency jurisdiction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4601612687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1793481992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1425444614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0194062668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193566288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094706957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003285785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020290337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011885591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.04716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.001
Magnitude:
115
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
There are 69 current vacancies in our Nation's district courts. Almost one in six district court judgeships is or soon will become vacant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0158866445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0127085194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00921928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028546569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021341593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009190894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006722436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000637442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001999796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001188179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2095E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
75.185
Magnitude:
53
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Patrick Leahy
I compliment the distinguished majority leader and my good friend from Utah, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, in scheduling this one nominee to the Federal Court of Appeals, but there are still 24 current vacancies on the Federal courts of appeals. That number is rising.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.676
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0851080869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0094957177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0060005572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025419526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008823942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005821207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003195799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002383797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.95765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1833E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.451E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.492
Magnitude:
39
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
We are way behind the pace of confirming the judges we have seen in our past Congresses. In fact, let us take a look at -- I just happen to have a chart on that, Madam President. I know Senators were anxiously hoping I might.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0211207414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0012413485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011975121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009536175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002431669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002003758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001993739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.50692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.59415E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.21283E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.168E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
Number of judges confirmed in past Congresses: 102d Congress, 124; 103d Congress, 129; 104th Congress, 75. So far in the 105th Congress, none. I assume that is going to change later this afternoon when we finally do confirm one judge. But look at this: 102d Congress, 124; 103d Congress, 129 confirmed; 104th Congress, 75 confirmed. The 105th Congress, zippo.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0041711781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022044813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016971984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010094762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004718274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002901626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002701682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.56485E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2195E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.10181E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.68E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Patrick Leahy
I think we ought to take a look at this next chart. We have 94 judicial vacancies. Just put the old magnifying glass -- I used to be in law enforcement, Madam President. We actually used these things. Of course, we were kind of a small jurisdiction and I am just a small-town lawyer from Vermont. We do the best we can. But the magnifying glass shows zero. I am pleased by the end of this afternoon I can put a "1" in there, and let us hope that maybe we will get some more. Let us hope maybe we will get some more.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0081541482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018371989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016341619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015850466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005136721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001118156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.91999E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7762E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2234E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.277E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
We can joke about it, but it is not a joking matter. We have people with their lives on hold. When the President asks some man or woman to take a Federal courtship, their entire practice is put on hold -- it is kind of a good news/bad news situation. The President calls up and says, "I've got good news for you. I'm going to nominate you for the Federal bench. Now I have bad news for you. I'm going to nominate you for the Federal bench." He or she finds their law practice basically stops on the date of that nomination. They cannot bring on new clients. Their partners give him or her a big party and say, "Please move out of your office," because they know it is going to take a year or 2 or 3 to get through the confirmation process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.672
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0146728999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018084733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017503275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005657233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002416038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.92029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.62528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.7088E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.025E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1078E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0336E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
8.7
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Patrick Leahy
This is partisanship of an unprecedented nature. I have spoken twice on this floor today on what happens when we forget the normal traditions of the Senate. Traditionally -- certainly not in my lifetime -- no Democratic majority leader or Republican majority leader of the Senate would bring up a resolution for a vote directly attacking the President of the United States -- directly or indirectly attacking the President of the United States -- on a day when the President is heading off to a summit with other world leaders, especially with the leader of the other nuclear superpower, Russia. Yet, that tradition, which, as I said, has existed my whole lifetime, was broken today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1246081199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0131647976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093394599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086584318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047259153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005231872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003805555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001490175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001070632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.47245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3126E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Patrick Leahy
The other thing is that no matter which party controls the Senate, no matter what party controls the Presidency, we have always worked together so that the President, having been elected, can, subject to normal -- normal -- advise and consent, can appoint the judges he wants. And that tradition has been broken.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.008439942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031070907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020404066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007392277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003531365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001370335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.23281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.83114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.5212E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.528E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
If we are going to go against these basic tenets of bipartisanship, then the Senate will not be the conscience of the Nation that it should be. The Senate will suffer. And if the Senate suffers, the country suffers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.866
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0257779495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0111113957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075042408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008188643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006406196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005430074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001335847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.84054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.22879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4305E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1335E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
67.24
Magnitude:
101
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
I withhold the balance of my time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0692326867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0245861011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0102355472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039150102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024374998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.00512E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.41963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.2182E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.211E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1478E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0212E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
45.232
Magnitude:
51
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29.309
Magnitude:
51
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0176975664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0028502116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020787787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001121678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009647166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002836305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000206008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001544098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.74346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3179E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
93.303
Magnitude:
59
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that a number of letters I referred to be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0219284761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0081439764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048413323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0046419565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027151957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004050041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003776358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001085481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.709E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1837E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.7648E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
63.139
Magnitude:
73
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
23.097
Magnitude:
73
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0903510954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0334823999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023596705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013157125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0011995375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001103469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.92001E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.54986E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.86082E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4164E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.544E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jeff Sessions
Thank you very much.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0208247919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0155749323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0110234949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0073584109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026849766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001871034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012364371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008840713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000132137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001064654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.87051E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
54.683
Magnitude:
36
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Jeff Sessions
I am here today to speak on a subject that is most important to all of us in America, the Federal judiciary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.265
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0891587464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0245647796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0130709959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0105157371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0100031095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041597654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0037613339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002358165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002321244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001772026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001450315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jeff Sessions
I had the honor for 12 years to serve as a U.S. attorney, and during that time I practiced in Federal court before Federal judges. All of our cases that were appealed were appealed to Federal circuit courts of appeals. And that is where those final judgments of appeal were ruled on. I think an efficient and effective and capable Federal judiciary is a bulwark for freedom in America. It is a cornerstone of the rule of law, and it is something that we must protect at all costs. We need to be professional and expeditious in dealing with those problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0135175287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0124468905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0112829548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0103239552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015321373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010997858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000893719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002333098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.71793E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.90601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.80636E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.198
Magnitude:
10
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jeff Sessions
I must say, however, I do not agree that there has been a stall in the handling of judges. As Senator Hatch has so ably pointed out, there were 22 nominations last year, and 17 of those were confirmed. We are moving rapidly on the nominations that are now before the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.305
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0793879619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.013543824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074913565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043994933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043110678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0042368087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007319958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.21587E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.21226E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.10874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2098E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jeff Sessions
There is one today I want to talk about, Merrick Garland, because really I do not believe that that judgeship should be filled based on the caseload in that circuit, and for no other reason.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2669220557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0243563089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0140009666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0080584352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076741817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0049344231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003411262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002342236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.36769E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.01195E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.1748E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.233
Magnitude:
10
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jeff Sessions
But I think it is important to say that there is not a stall, that I or other Senators could have delayed the vote on Merrick Garland for longer periods of time had we chosen to do so. We want to have a vote on it. We want to have a debate on it. We want this Senate to consider whether or not this vacancy should be filled. And I think it should not.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.186
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0300123502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.008591696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044657943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021202693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000533234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003955849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002408814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00019631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001512622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.36712E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.6757E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
5.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jeff Sessions
Senator Hatch brilliantly led, recently, an effort to pass a balanced budget amendment on the floor of this Senate. For days and hours he stood here and battled for what would really be a global settlement of our financial crisis in this United States. We failed by one vote to accomplish that goal. But it was a noble goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0214707077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0114437316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0092378046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003691739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012397857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000845691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005415682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001162855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0646E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.74E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.16E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
20.057
Magnitude:
12
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jeff Sessions
That having slipped beyond us, I think it is incumbent upon those of us who have been sent here by the taxpayers of America to marshal our courage and to look at every single expenditure this Nation expends and to decide whether or not it is justified. And if it is not justified, to say so. And if it is not justified, to not spend it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.179
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0663625833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0220174945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082883926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060744362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046804234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031745705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0028734752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.9871E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.95734E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8273E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.82488E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jeff Sessions
In this country today a circuit court of appeals judge costs the taxpayers of America $1 million a year. That includes their library, their office space, law clerks, secretaries, and all the other expenses that go with operating a major judicial office in America. That is a significant and important expenditure that we are asking the citizens of the United States to bear. And I think we ought to ask ourselves, is it needed?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0263680646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0234387771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0094450726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0084169304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0022752905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020787944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015090042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007517731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.97043E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.7788E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jeff Sessions
I want to point out a number of things at this time that make it clear to me that this judgeship, more than any other judgeship in America, is not needed. Let me show this chart behind me which I think fundamentally tells the story. We have 11 circuit courts of appeal in America. Every trial that is tried in a Federal court that is appealed goes to one of these circuit courts of appeal. From there, the only other appeal is to the U.S. Supreme Court. Most cases are not decided by the Supreme Court. The vast majority of appeals are decided in one of these 11 circuit courts of appeal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0348451402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079469275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057947862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027524218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020080266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017043201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008871389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003880146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.20174E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39948E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1302E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.666
Magnitude:
17
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jeff Sessions
Senator Grassley, who chairs the Subcommittee on Court Administration, earlier this year had hearings on the caseloads of the circuit courts of appeals. He had at that hearing the just recently former chief judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which has the highest caseload per judge in America. Total appeals filed per judge for the year ending September 30, 1996, was 575 cases per judge. He also had testifying before that committee Chief Judge Harvey Wilkinson from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. They are the third most busy circuit in America. They have 378 cases filed per judge in a year's time. Both of those judges talked to us and talked to our committee about their concerns for the Federal judiciary and gave some observations they had learned.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0060462335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0035694458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023317221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022625007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001804139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002091994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001709799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001320489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.80784E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.9831E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4736E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
47.764
Magnitude:
10
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Jeff Sessions
First of all, Judge Tjoflat, former chief judge of the eleventh circuit, testified how when the courts of appeals get larger and those numbers of judges go up from 8, 10, 12, to 15, the collegiality breaks down. It is harder to have a unified court. It takes more time to get a ruling on a case. It has more panels of judges meeting, and they are more often in conflict with one another. It is difficult to have the kind of cohesiveness that he felt was desirable in a court. Judge Wilkinson agreed with that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.228
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0052390726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046850011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039336319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0035040925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007182911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002220264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.46167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.10925E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.01954E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7378E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.815E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jeff Sessions
I think what is most important with regard to our decision today, however, is what they said about their need for more judges. Judge Tjoflat, of the eleventh circuit, said even though they have 575 filings per judge in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, they do not need another judge. Even Judge Harvey Wilkinson said even though they have 378 filings per judge in the fourth circuit, they do not need another judge. He also noted, and the records will bear it out, that the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has the fastest disposition rate, the shortest time between filing and decision, of any circuit in America, and they are the third busiest circuit in America. That is good judging. That is good administration. That is fidelity to the taxpayers' money, and they ought to be commended for that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.868
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0284644921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0063145322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054009954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002506889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006900682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.71406E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.18928E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.61358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.15579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.3098E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.3969E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jeff Sessions
When you look at that and compare it to the situation we are talking about today with 11 judges in the D.C. circuit, they now have only 124 cases per judge, less than one-fourth the number of cases per judge as the eleventh circuit has. What that says to me, Madam President, is that we are spending money on positions that are not necessary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0101888734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0002034699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001482666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001282708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001171522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.11188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.9997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.958E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.245E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.74E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jeff Sessions
The former chief judge of the D.C. circuit, with just 123 cases per judge, back in 1995 said he did believe the 11th judgeship should be filled but he did not believe the 12th should be filled. As recently as March of this year, just a few weeks ago, he wrote another letter discussing that situation. This is what he said in a letter addressed to Senator Hatch:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0774739543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096670155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007456341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0045630295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004343865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004097172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001183532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.21707E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.88328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7401E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3099E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.156
Magnitude:
12
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jeff Sessions
So that is the former chief judge of the D.C. circuit saying that to fill the 12th judgeship would be frivolous, and he noted that there is a continuing decline in the caseload in the circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.159698457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0317757687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0245242933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.017761231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015369402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015175635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002782786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001423748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.67834E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6242E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1549E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.113
Magnitude:
95
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
40.082
Magnitude:
95
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jeff Sessions
Madam President, let me point out something that I think is significant. Judge Buckley, who is a distinguished member of that court has taken senior status. But that does not mean that he will not be working. At a minimum, he would be required as a senior-status judge to carry one-third of his normal caseload. Many senior judges take much more than one-third of their caseload. They are relieved of administrative obligations, and they can handle almost a full judicial caseload. It does not indicate, because Judge Buckley announced he would be taking senior status, that he would not be doing any work. He would still be handling a significant portion of his former caseload. I think that is another argument we ought to think about.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.9990755469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0343536376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.016492889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0153995396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039933166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007214566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.12992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.49258E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.14433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.1902E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2574E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jeff Sessions
Finally, the numbers are very interesting with regard to the eleventh circuit in terms of the declining caseload mentioned by Judge Silberman in his letter to Senator Hatch. We have examined the numbers of this circuit and discovered that there has been a 15 percent decline in filings in the D.C. circuit last year. That is the largest decline of any circuit in America. It apparently will continue to decline. At least there is no indication that it will not. If that is so, that is an additional reason that this judgeship should not be filled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.194
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1872425433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0572143472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0126490384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.009234123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015428865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002864899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002303308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.70447E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.61176E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.54877E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.50039E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
54.254
Magnitude:
80
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.222
Magnitude:
80
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jeff Sessions
I think Senator Leahy, the most able advocate for Mr. Garland, indicated in committee that it would be unwise to use these kinds of numbers not to fill a judgeship, but it seems to me we have to recognize that, if you fill a judgeship, that is an appointment for life. If that judgeship position needs to be abolished, the first thing we ought to do is not fill it. That is just good public policy. That is common sense. That is the way it has always been done in this country, I think. We ought to look at that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.593
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3404679475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.2008069307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1179172308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0239194211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0205563178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0140447562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0111223359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0021456897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003816654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001636245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.38405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jeff Sessions
So what we have is the lowest caseload per judge in America, declining by as much as 15 percent last year, and it may continue to decline this year. The numbers are clear. The taxpayer should not be burdened with the responsibility of paying for a Federal judge sitting in a D.C. circuit without a full caseload of cases to manage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0454461231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0355711149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0162884506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0118973883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.009119897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068750218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0037762493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030798321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0028722832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000130273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.93815E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
52.838
Magnitude:
20
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jeff Sessions
Let me say this about Mr. Garland. I have had occasion to talk with him on the phone. I told him I was not here to delay his appointment, his hearing on his case. I think it is time for this Senate to consider it. I think it is time for us to vote on it. Based on what I see, that judgeship should not be filled. He has a high position with the Department of Justice and, by all accounts, does a good job there. There will be a number of judgeship vacancies in the D.C. trial judges. He has been a trial lawyer. He would be a good person to fill one of those. I would feel comfortable supporting him for another judgeship.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0707447121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075860116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049057981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028600383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006294601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002548588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002223998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002144376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.82838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.70923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.635E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
40.701
Magnitude:
66
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
8.1
Automated Readability Index
1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jeff Sessions
Based on my commitment to frugal management of the money of this Nation, I feel this position should not be filled at this time. I oppose it, and I urge my colleagues to do so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0129226391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0127201827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0097299584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.005243011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031812378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022805476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005917796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002813111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002407153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.63899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.508E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
61.635
Magnitude:
74
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0331312738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0185168872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041749703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0026806987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019928582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001690377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014495609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010888437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.14736E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.25965E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.0697E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jon Kyl
Thank you, Madam President. First, let me associate myself with the remarks of my distinguished colleague from Alabama who has just spoken. My position is quite the same as his with respect to this nominee. Certainly, I must begin by saying that I believe Mr. Garland is well qualified for the court of appeals. He earned degrees from Harvard College and Harvard Law School and clerked for Judge Friendly on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and for Justice Brennan on the Supreme Court and, since 1993, he has worked for the Department of Justice. So there is no question, he is qualified to serve on the court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0143667785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029656814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022933476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021395268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002053274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001373309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.99798E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.77474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.44469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2977E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.812E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Jon Kyl
Like my colleague from Alabama, my colleague from Iowa, and others, I believe that the 12th seat on this circuit does not need to be filled and am quite skeptical that the 11th seat, the seat to which Mr. Garland has been nominated, needs to be filled either. The case against filling the 12th seat is very compelling, and it also makes me question the need to fill the 11th seat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0441323151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0419298769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0208432859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0145714657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006149424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029625271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0027456057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022708316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003428434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001263993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.39712E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jon Kyl
In the fall of 1995, the Courts Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the caseloads of the D.C. circuit. Judge Silberman, who has served on the D.C. circuit for the past 11 years, testified that most members of the D.C. circuit have come to think of the D.C. circuit as a de facto court of 11. In other words, even though there are 12 seats, theoretically, it is really being thought of as an 11-member court by its members. In fact, in response to written questions, Judge Silberman pointed out that the courtroom, normally used for en banc hearings, seats only 11 judges. In other words, that is what they can accommodate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1750151743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0257012318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0138067946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033547552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014749768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006636025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001083274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001046716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.47577E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.36127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Kyl
When Congress created the 12th judgeship in 1984, Congress may have thought that the D.C. circuit's caseload would continue to rise, as it had for the previous decade. But, in fact, as my colleague from Alabama has pointed out, exactly the opposite has occurred; the caseload has dropped. It is the only circuit in the Nation with fewer new cases filed now than in 1985. During the entire period, the D.C. circuit has had a full complement of 12 judges for only 1 year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.1051376923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.01954748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038471953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021681906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013470366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008011055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000438779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002230591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001217546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.53039E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9063E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
In a letter to Senator Grassley, Judge Silberman wrote that the D.C. circuit can easily schedule its upcoming arguments with 11 judges and remain quite current. Further, Judge Silberman noted that while the D.C. circuit, unlike most others, has not had any senior judges available to sit with it, the court has invited visiting judges only on those occasions when it was down to 10 active judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0164395373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024575731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018024159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011518838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.000985886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009644029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001925171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001169633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1183E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0511E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.091E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jon Kyl
Additionally, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, it costs more than $800,000 a year to pay for a circuit judge and the elements associated with that judge's work. In light of recent efforts to curtail Federal spending, again, I agree with my colleague from Alabama that it is imprudent to spend such a sum of money unless the need is very clear.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.608
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.059756625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0262617104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0137846408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0080916463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.006781525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019789422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008471157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001353017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001094326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.16759E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.75217E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jon Kyl
Senators Grassley and Sessions have made sound arguments that the D.C. circuit does not need to fill the 11th seat. Their arguments are reasonable and not based upon partisan considerations. Similarly, my concerns with the Garland nomination are based strictly on the caseload requirements of the circuit, not on partisanship or the qualifications of the nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0558832951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0158864481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058707705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037740101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011804722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002567435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001948713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.84569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6904E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.0022E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9608E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jon Kyl
I would not want the opposition to the nomination, therefore, to be considered partisan in any way. Thus, although I do not believe that the administration has met its burden of showing that the 11th seat needs to be filled, in the spirit of cooperation, and to get the nominee to the floor of the Senate, I voted to favorably report the nomination of Merrick Garland from the Judiciary Committee when we voted on that a couple of weeks ago. But, at the time, I reserved the right to oppose filling that 11th vacancy when the full Senate considered the nomination. That time has now come, and being fully persuaded by the arguments made by Senator Sessions and Senator Grassley, I reluctantly will vote against the confirmation of this nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.419
Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0478683854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0360899168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0268487696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0192916064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049909529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021971588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007874988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005975557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001284662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.92116E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.694E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Jon Kyl
Based on the hearing of the Courts Subcommittee, caseload statistics, and other information, as I said, I have concluded that the D.C. circuit does not need 12 judges and does not, at this point, need 11 judges. Therefore, I will vote against the nomination of Merrick Garland.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0963828003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0225669239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0105403633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060668408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020074618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013406327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002779482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.87582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2774E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1746E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.846E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Kyl
If Mr. Garland is confirmed and another vacancy occurs, thereby opening up the 11th seat again, I plan to vote against filling the seat -- and, of course, the 12th seat -- unless there is a significant increase in the caseload or some other extraordinary circumstance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0304182322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.008270621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052337746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0052211577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017137585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015109453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008575803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001878757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001040038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.33838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00418E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
Madam President, I want to thank Senator Grassley for his leadership in this area, as chairman of the subcommittee, and for allowing me to speak prior to his comments, which I gather will be delivered next.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0047482543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024802606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010163646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010162193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004559887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000451656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001718676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000128226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.18644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.8322E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.385E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
65.874
Magnitude:
77
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jon Kyl
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0061237573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035957219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031154221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010476466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007632214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000726048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006044167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001642516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.11126E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.47049E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.259E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0111479894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065922512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051976596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0051067324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005169998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004868223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003359978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003037396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6639E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4371E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.396E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Chuck Grassley
Madam President, I rise today to express my views of the pending nomination. As chairman of the Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, I have closely studied the D.C. circuit for over a year now. And I can confidently conclude that the D.C. circuit does not need 12 judges or even 11 judges. Filling either of these two seats would just be a waste of taxpayer money -- to the tune of about $1 million per year for each seat. The total price tag for funding an article III judge over the life of that judges is an average of $18 million.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0262772897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0220213769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0130677305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00345648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008664727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008370174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007003171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002984853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002523584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.64977E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.68622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9.6
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Chuck Grassley
Madam President, $18 million is a whole lot of money that we would be wasting if we fill the vacancies on the D.C. circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0554250088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0512194471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0174540837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0098562232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0064130174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015185624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008612668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000815021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.78848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.6229E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9657E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
0.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Chuck Grassley
In 1995, I chaired a hearing before the Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts on the D.C. circuit. At the hearing, Judge Lawrence Silberman -- who sits on that court -- testified that 12 judges were just too many. According to Judge Silberman, when the D.C. circuit has too many judges there just isn't enough work to go around.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0057611913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044451575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001442019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001134833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.44839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.21764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.1568E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4319E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.174E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.72E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.91E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Chuck Grassley
In fact, as for the 12th seat, the main courtroom in the D.C. courthouse does not even fit 12 judges. When there are 12 judges, special arrangements have to be made when the court sits in an en banc capacity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.31
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0373618561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0133367488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002378633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011715941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010617096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002259938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001844826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001443917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001296177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.43675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chuck Grassley
I would ask my colleagues to consider the steady decrease in new cases filed in the D.C. circuit. Since 1985, the number of new case filings in the D.C. circuit has declined precipitously. And it continues to decline, even those who support filling the vacancies have to admit this. At most, the D.C. circuit is only entitled to a maximum of 10 judges under the judicial conference's formula for determining how many judges should be allotted to each court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.016857688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001856157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0011724493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001256003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
7.993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.9433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.37755E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.96434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.33854E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7737E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3749E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.882
Magnitude:
40
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Chuck Grassley
Judge Silberman recently wrote to the entire Judiciary Committee to say that filling the 12th seat would be -- in his words -- "frivolous." According to the latest statistics, complex cases in the D.C. circuit declined by another 23 percent, continuing the steady decline in cases in the D.C. circuit. With fewer and fewer cases per year, it doesn't make sense to put more and more judges on the D.C. circuit. That would be throwing taxpayer dollars down a rat hole.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1674204017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1070990344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0402096368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0163113902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00843698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.005841814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0032098349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005143024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001356521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001237557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001231225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.55
Magnitude:
57
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Chuck Grassley
So the case against filling the current vacancies is compelling. I believe that Congress has a unique opportunity here. I believe that we should abolish the 12th seat and at least the 11th seat should not be filled at this time. I believe that a majority of the Juidicary Committee agrees the case has been made against filling the 12th seat and Chairman Hatch has agreed not to fill it. So, no matter what happens today, at least we know that the totally unnecessary 12th seat will not be filled. At least the taxpayers can rest a little easier on that score.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.794
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0253509235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0126756247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0084615385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033441345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016643737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012517241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008365506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008187994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000321768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002647002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.08656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
Abolishing judicial seats is completely nonpartisan. If a judicial seat is abolished, no President -- Democrat or Republican -- could fill it. As long as any judgeship exists, the temptation to nominate someone to fill the seat will be overwhelming -- even with the outrageous cost to the American taxpayer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0264569098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0142714081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065685883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019634354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016578693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014620379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004501243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004034225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001695384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.43476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.87048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chuck Grassley
Again, according to the Federal judges themselves, the total cost to the American taxpayer for a single article III judge is about $18 million. That's not chump change. That's something to look at. That's real money we can save.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6723243743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.045133385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0347317138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0255343621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039795847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030876898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019273062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001608759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001044737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.55983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.24899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Chuck Grassley
Here in Congress, we have downsized committees and eliminated important support agencies like the Office of Technology Assessment. The same is true of the executive branch. Congress has considered the elimination of whole Cabinet posts. It is against this backdrop that we need to consider abolishing judgeships where appropriate -- like in the D.C. circuit or elsewhere.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0481678406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0166117316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.011360686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0039527458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011154674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009586141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001887262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000138316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001107101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.20764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4255E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chuck Grassley
While some may incorrectly question Congress' authority to look into these matters, we are in fact on firm constitutional ground. Article III of the Constitution gives Congress broad authority over the lower Federal courts. Also, the Constitution gives Congress the "power of the purse." Throughout my career, I have taken this responsibility very seriously. I, too, am a taxpayer, and I want to make sure that taxpayer funds aren't wasted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.198
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0045541092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018054265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012211097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0011123168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002631121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001847706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00011747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.42429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.43895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.12706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.864E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.243
Magnitude:
123
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Chuck Grassley
Some may say that Congress should simply let judges decide how many judgeships should exist and how they should be allocated. I agree that we should defer to the judicial conference to some degree. However, there have been numerous occasions in the past where Congress has added judgeships without the approval of the Judicial Conference in 1990, the last time we created judgeships, the Congress created judgeships in Delaware, the District of Columbia and Washington State without the approval of the Judicial Conference. In 1984, when the 12th judgeship at issue in this hearing was created -- Congress created 10 judgeships without the prior approval of the Judicial Conference. It is clear that if Congress can create judgeships without judicial approval, then Congress can leave existing judgeships vacant or abolish judgeships without judicial approval. It would be illogical for the Constitution to give Congress broad authority over the lower Federal courts and yet constrain Congress from acting unless the lower Federal courts first gave prior approval.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.65217
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.65217
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.693
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0069796384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068551075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032670694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029400537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013710038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000432568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004175603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003388847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.86304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.71946E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6568E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
60.438
Magnitude:
60
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
31.284
Magnitude:
60
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
67
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Chuck Grassley
Madam President, I ask my colleagues to vote "no" on the current nomination and strike a blow for fiscal responsibility. Spending $18 million on an unnecessary judge is wrong. I have nothing against the nominee. Mr. Garland seems to be well qualified and would probably make a good judge -- in some other court. Now, I've been around here long enough to know where the votes are. I assume Mr. Garland will be confirmed. But, I hope that by having this vote -- and we've only had four judicial votes in the last 4 years -- a clear message will be sent that these nominations will no longer be taken for granted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0290804717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0099614255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023239989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019567267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016882712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006999551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005314307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002876454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.43168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.90588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.97848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.577
Magnitude:
40
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Chuck Grassley
Let's be honest -- filling the current vacancies in the D.C. circuit is about political patronage and not about improving the quality of judicial decision making. And who gets stuck with the tab for this? The American taxpayer. I think it's time that we stand up for hardworking Americans and say no to this nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
-0.11
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0081960578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049384813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024263514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008997463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005413059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002816064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002186111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001704279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.27682E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.429E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6165E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
49.15
Magnitude:
90
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chuck Grassley
I would like to make a few comments about the Judicial nomination process in general. Just about every day or so we hear the political hue and cry about how slow the process has been. This is even though we confirmed a record number of 202 judges in President Clinton's first term -- more than we did in either President Reagan's or President Bush's first term.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0122411438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0078534067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032504118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017053118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015962234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001984599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001064961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.68157E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3205E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6567E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.311E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
70.998
Magnitude:
37
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.595
Magnitude:
37
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chuck Grassley
I have heard the other side try to make the argument that not filling vacancies is the same as delaying justice. Well, when you have Clinton nominees or judges who are lenient on murderers because their female victim did not suffer enough, or you have a judge that tries to exclude bags of drug evidence against drug dealers, or a judge that says a bomb is not really a bomb because it did not go off and kill somebody -- then I think that's when justice is denied.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.43508
VADER
-0.846
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4601612687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1793481992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1425444614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0194062668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193566288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094706957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003285785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020290337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011885591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.04716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
25.349
Magnitude:
91
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chuck Grassley
The American people have caught on to this. And, I think the American people would just as soon leave some of these seats unfilled rather than filling them with judges who are soft on criminals or who want to create their own laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0578432402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0310489704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0262042886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0260916044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0212620987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0208368088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046319361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000633866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005400328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.98552E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.82175E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
38.499
Magnitude:
60
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
24.57
Magnitude:
60
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Chuck Grassley
We have heard repeatedly from the other side that a number of judicial emergency vacancies exist. We are told that not filling these vacancies is causing terrible strife across the country. Now, to hear the term "judicial emergency" sounds like we are in dire straits. But, in fact, a judicial emergency not only means that the seat has been open for 18 months. It does not mean anything more than that, despite the rhetoric we hear.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.878
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0144025107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041962852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038991042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017558916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007373297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006432489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003361023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.1149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.71036E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.46011E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.862
Magnitude:
56
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chuck Grassley
In fact, it is more than interesting to note that out of the 24 so- called judicial emergencies, the administration has not even bothered to make a nomination to half them. That is right, Mr. President. After all we have heard about Republicans not filling these so-called judicial emergencies which are not really emergencies, we find that the administration has not even sent up nominees for half of them after having over a year and a half to do so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.52
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.020923093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0190306775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.012204302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0075236152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008512573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006335016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001231539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1276E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.51007E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6235E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.293E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Chuck Grassley
But, we continue to hear about this so-called caseload crisis. My office even got a timely fax from the judicial conference yesterday bemoaning the increase in caseload. Well, Mr. President, I sent out the first time ever national survey to article III judges last year. I learned many things from the responses. Among them, I learned that while caseloads are rising in many jurisdictions, the majority of judges believed the caseloads were manageable with the current number of judges. A number of judges would even like to see a reduction in their ranks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.056200102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0380196114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0256142404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0110032161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0091680107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031172407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010957136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006434256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001455087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.19624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7216E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Chuck Grassley
We know that much of the increased caseload is due to prisoner petitions, which are dealt with very quickly and easily, despite the hue and cry we hear. As a matter of fact the judicial conference even admits some of the increase is due to prisoners filing in order to beat the deadline for the new filing fees we imposed. So, there may be isolated problems, but there is no national crisis -- period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.916
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0799624424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0732609828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0584884314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0223532465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0121999386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0078992307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047916947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000972511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008178598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000553741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6965E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
On February 5, I had the opportunity to chair a judiciary subcommittee hearing on judicial resources, concentrating on the fourth circuit. My efforts in regard to judgeship allocations are based upon need and whether the taxpayers should be paying for judgeships that just are not needed. We heard from the chief judge that filling the current two vacancies would actually make the court's work more difficult for a number of reasons. He argued that justice can actually be delayed with more judges because of the added uncertainty in the law with the increased number of differing panel decisions. I am sorry that only three Senators were there to hear this very enlightening testimony.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.085
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.033387536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0285963644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068898415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054677745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004816245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.09361E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.40504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.68516E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.65359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8947E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.933E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Chuck Grassley
We in the majority have been criticized for not moving fast enough on nominations. However, we know there was a higher vacancy rate in the judiciary at the end of the 103d Democrat Congress than there was at the end of the 104th Republican Congress. Even though there were 65 vacancies at the end of last year, there were only 28 nominees that were not confirmed. All of them had some kind of problem or concern attached to them. The big story here is how the administration sat on its rights and responsibilities and did not make nominations for more than half of the vacancies. And some of the 28 nominations that were not confirmed were only sent to us near the end of the Congress. Yet, the administration has the gall to blame others for their failings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.906
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
2.4117944762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.4961279687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1351126004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0542019901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0408086111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0201091781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039376893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0036145724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012553858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003456948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.45103E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
I think it is also important to remember the great deal of deference we on this side gave to the President in his first term. As I said, we have confirmed over 200 nominees. All but four, including two Supreme Court nominees, were approved by voice vote. That is a great deal of cooperation. Some would say too much cooperation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.96
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7751017343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0300450454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0107515931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0076234304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041389281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014104393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006706326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000124912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.12655E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.85848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.4028E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Chuck Grassley
But now, after 4 years of a checkered track record, it is clear to me that we need to start paying a lot more attention to whom we're confirming. Because like it or not, we are being held responsible for them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0165475474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107731663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0094094641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082519269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038648166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014679785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004433014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001850042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001561032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.63555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8173E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Chuck Grassley
I cannot help but remember last year when some of us criticized a ridiculous decision by a Federal judge in New York who tried to exclude overwhelming evidence in a drug case. What was one of the first things we heard from the administration? After they also attacked the decision, they turned around and attacked the Republican Members who criticized the decision. They said, you Republicans voted for the nominee, so you share any of the blame.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0038663242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016309656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008981414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007123493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006020138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005325144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002635129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.68527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.53323E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7318E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.83822E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
23.677
Magnitude:
45
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chuck Grassley
Well, the vote on Judge Baer was a voice vote. But, I think many of us woke up to the fact that the American people are going to hold us accountable for some of these judges and their bad decisions. So, there is no question the scrutiny is going to increase, thanks to this administration, and more time and effort is going to be put into these nominees. And, yes, we will continue to criticize bad decisions. If a judge that has life tenure cannot withstand criticism, then maybe he or she should not be on the bench.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.369
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1026645768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047669913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020761832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020709036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014171726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004768694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.66566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.27541E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.8402E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7205E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.327E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.993
Magnitude:
70
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chuck Grassley
Now, having said all of this, we have before us a nominee who we're ready to vote on. I had been one of those holding up the nominee for the D.C. circuit, the nomination before us. I believe I have made the case that the 12th seat should not be filled because there is not enough work for 12 judges, or even 11 judges for that matter. My argument has always been with filling the seat -- not the nominee. Now that we have two open seats -- even though the caseload continues to decline -- I'm willing to make a good faith effort in allowing the Garland nomination to move forward.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0026937736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009351303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000739526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003989678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001684737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.08295E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.50167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.39196E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.6371E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4586E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.243E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chuck Grassley
But, given the continued caseload decline, and the judicial conference's own formula giving the circuit only 9.5 judges, I cannot support filling even the 11th seat. So, I will vote "no." I assume I will be in the minority here and the nominee will be confirmed, but I think the point has to be made. I very much appreciate Chairman Hatch's efforts in regard to my concerns, and his decision to not fill the unnecessary 12th seat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.568
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0197008194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0087395259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0084074891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0066699475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010102948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007820712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002403548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001466394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.00729E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.9371E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5224E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
54.645
Magnitude:
51
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Chuck Grassley
So, there have been a lot of personal attacks lately. Motives are questioned and misrepresented. This is really beneath the Senate. And I hope it will not continue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1000488643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0143209196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022663857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017718296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012888823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005662328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000338983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002254331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001363508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.27782E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.06261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Chuck Grassley
Despite the attacks that have been launched against those of us who want to be responsible, all we are saying is send us qualified nominees who will interpret the law and not try to create it. Send us nominees who will not favor defendants over victims, and who will be tough on crime. Send us nominees who will uphold the Constitution and not try to change it. As long as the judgeships are actually needed, if the administration sends us these kinds of nominees, they will be confirmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.537
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0295536971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0179219423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0142276709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0109782522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008220519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000306015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.91489E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.38927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.7413E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.66E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
56.263
Magnitude:
79
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0412006542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0381517515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0144479985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0124808692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004487455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001726349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.83945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.64008E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.27945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4343E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.863E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
28.593
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Faircloth). The Chair recognizes the Senator from South Carolina.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2680024365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2317713574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.106193102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0097204349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0088415742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008059599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.60607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.43529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.19996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0188E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.539E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.756
Magnitude:
36
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Merrick B. Garland to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. I commend Senators Sessions, Kyl, and Grassley for taking this course.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0174423389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0086984372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083772466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007464223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011315528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003656062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002896204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001770232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.38591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.32969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.11088E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
45.277
Magnitude:
72
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
41.728
Magnitude:
72
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.8
Gunning-Fog Score
4.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Strom Thurmond
Let me state from the outset that my opposition has nothing to do with the nominee himself. I have no reservations about Mr. Garland's qualifications or character to serve in this capacity. He had an excellent academic record at both Harvard College and Harvard Law School before serving as a law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Also, he has served in distinguished positions in private law practice and with the Department of Justice. Moreover, I have no doubt that Mr. Garland is a man of character and integrity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0706131977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0253695209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.019103325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0069888629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.005072993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000215104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002032633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001095069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.2749E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5765E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3153E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
55.304
Magnitude:
111
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
25.479
Magnitude:
111
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Strom Thurmond
However, qualifications and character are not the only factors we must consider in deciding whether to confirm someone for a Federal judgeship. A more fundamental question is whether we should fill the position itself. Mr. Garland was nominated for the 11th seat on the D.C. circuit. I do not feel that this vacancy needs to be filled. Thus, I cannot vote in favor of this nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0895499194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0125540741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0117351497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0080597645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0053080745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010602111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010291379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003201763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003019435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.00819E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.34656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.863
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Strom Thurmond
The caseload of the D.C. circuit is considerably lower than any other circuit court in the Nation. In 1996, the eleventh circuit had almost five times the number of cases per judge as the D.C. circuit. The fourth circuit had over three times as many cases filed. Specifically, about 378 appeals were filed per judge in the fourth circuit in 1996, compared to only about 123 in the D.C. circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.288
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0835780811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0367337168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0281348155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0120636076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.009022178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020635936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001683323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000225693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001708127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001272039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001217369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.726
Magnitude:
44
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
22.355
Magnitude:
44
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Strom Thurmond
Moreover, the caseload of the D.C. circuit is falling, not rising. Statistics from the Administrative Office show a decline in filings in the D.C. circuit over the past year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0253786653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0110033732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026615786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025527217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012181669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009108706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004010545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001731973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06239E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.65372E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2676E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.906
Magnitude:
118
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Strom Thurmond
I am well aware of the argument that the cases in the D.C. circuit are more complex and take more time to handle, and therefore we should not expect the D.C. circuit to have the same caseload per judge as other circuits. However, this fact cannot justify the great disparity in the caseload that exists today between the D.C. circuit and any other circuit. This is especially true since the D.C. circuit caseload is declining. In short, it is my view that the existing membership of the D.C. circuit is capable of handling that court's caseload.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.52
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0472561776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0203332165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0106230029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0073892596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018383031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000391763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002948433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.79388E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.50596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.99954E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.98969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.385
Magnitude:
83
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, one of the core duties of a Member of this great Body is to determine how to spend, and whether to spend, the hard-earned money of the taxpayers of this Nation. We must exercise our duty prudently and conservatively because it is not our money or the Government's money we are spending; it is the taxpayers' money. Today, the Republican Congress is working diligently to find spending cuts that will permit us to finally achieve a balanced budget. In making these hard choices, no area should be overlooked, including the judicial branch. Under the Constitution, the Congress has the power of the purse, and it has broad authority over the lower Federal courts. This body has the power to eliminate or decide not to fund vacant lower Federal judgeships, just as it had the power to create them in the first place.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0048611004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029530413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018409959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003852441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000351399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.66592E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.82608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1012E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0838E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.593E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.787
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Strom Thurmond
The cost of funding a Federal judgeship has been estimated at about $1 million per year. This is a substantial sum of money, and a vastly greater sum if we consider the lifetime service of a judge. We must take a close look at vacant judgeships to determine whether they are needed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0850350538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0118392971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0067371198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048819264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031191023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000807977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001146752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.81871E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.03983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.16926E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.8114E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.152
Magnitude:
67
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Strom Thurmond
In this regard, Senator Grassley, the chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Courts and Administrative Oversight, has been holding hearings regarding the proper allocation of Federal judgeships. I would like to take this opportunity to commend Senator Grassley for the fine leadership he is providing in this important area. Through Senator Grassley's hard work, we have learned and continue to learn much about the needs of the Federal courts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0076073746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073816038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033017197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016945442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001371983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001311695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.22864E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.89809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1966E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.331E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2286E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.483
Magnitude:
116
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
26.689
Magnitude:
116
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Strom Thurmond
During one such subcommittee hearing this year, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, J. Harvie Wilkinson III, explained that having more judges on the circuit court does not always mean fewer cases and a faster disposition of existing ones. He indicated it may mean just the opposite. More judges can mean less collegial decisionmaking and more intracircuit conflicts. As a result of such differences, more en banc hearings are necessary to resolve the disputes. More fundamentally, a large Federal judiciary is an invitation for the Congress to expand Federal jurisdiction and further interfere in areas that have been traditionally reserved for the States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.02
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0454933936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094089082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064866705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0055382454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011844245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008748639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000179933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.78345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8484E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.58181E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.45569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
67.6
Magnitude:
72
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Strom Thurmond
In summary, I oppose this nomination only because I do not believe that the caseload of the D.C. circuit warrants an additional judge. Mr. Garland is a fine man, but I believe that my first obligation must be to the taxpayers of this Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.9989529848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0899983919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0376970536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0145185564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.010221541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001876995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3546E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.1457E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.7191E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.016E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6681E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0386250234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0136341114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073518531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031983764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021108477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019292758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005406646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003436598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002208166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.09911E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.29628E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.036694252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076692442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070392416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015817262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007789792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003300651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003106891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.61873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.31573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.55482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1748E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
69.006
Magnitude:
114
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.594
Magnitude:
114
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, how much time is remaining to the distinguished senior Senator from Utah and myself?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.461534271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2072292613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0242187103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082585473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060719169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002466622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021013655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000286641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002494653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.84764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9425E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0166857091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.015866934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0118186435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031203399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001178552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006740134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004503407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001712745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001601337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.21568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.66319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
23.647
Magnitude:
31
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Patrick Leahy
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0063673142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023091485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012174074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007993693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004235712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.11046E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.50334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.98785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.54023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.38548E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.51E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I am concerned when I hear attempts to tie Mr. Garland's nomination to the number of judges in the D.C. circuit. Let us remember that Mr. Garland is there to fill the 11th seat on the D.C. circuit, not the 12th seat. Even Judge Silberman, who has argued for abolishing the 12th seat for this court, has testified that "it would be a mistake, a serious mistake, for Congress to reduce down below 11 judges." That is a verbatim quote from Judge Silberman.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.743
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0333021482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0089162677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037495691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015232791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013627303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011980615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001788208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00013449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.80103E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.16029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9154E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
48.336
Magnitude:
45
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
8.1
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Patrick Leahy
But we should also remember that when we just put numbers here, numbers do not tell the whole story. The D.C. circuit's docket is by far the most complex and difficult in the Nation. You can have a dozen routine matters in another circuit and one highly complex issue involving the U.S. Government in the D.C. circuit, brought because it is the D.C. circuit, that one would go on and equal the dozen or more anywhere else.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.401
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0338463229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0219338297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0177454873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0131468958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00887274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013437866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007486001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002193805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.67455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5219E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
7.5
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
We can debate later on the size of the D.C. circuit, whether it should be 11 or 12. But we are talking about the 11th seat. And what Senators ought to be talking about is the fact that Merrick Garland is a superb nominee. He has been seen as a superb nominee by Republicans and Democrats alike, by all writers in this field. At a time when some seem to want people who are not qualified, here is a person with qualifications that are among the best I have ever seen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1529614441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1188963884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1145319198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038898754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033317137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016620959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007896549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001268734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001088183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.82483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.66662E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.674
Magnitude:
36
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
So, let us not get too carried away with the debate on what size the court should be. We can have legislation on that. The fact is, we have a judge who is needed, a judge who was nominated, and whose nomination was accepted and voted on by the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1995. It is now 1997. Let us stop the dillydallying. I suppose, as we are not doing anything else -- we do not have any votes on budgets or chemical weapons treaties or any of these other things we can do -- I suppose we can spend time on this. We ought to just vote this through, because at the rate we are currently going we are falling further and further behind, and more and more vacancies are continuing to mount over longer and longer times, to the detriment of greater numbers of Americans and the national cause of prompt justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0329993811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0167308128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006917023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026127627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023889175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011327004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004052451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001348016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001264507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.19156E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.64186E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.786
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Patrick Leahy
Frankly, I fear these delays are going to persist. In fact, the debate on what should be in the courts took an especially ugly turn over the last 2 weeks. Some Republicans have started calling for the impeachment of Federal judges who decide a case in a way they do not like. A Member of the House Republican leadership called for the impeachment of a Federal judge in Texas because he disagreed with his decision in the voting rights case, a decision that, whichever way he went, was going to be appealed by the other side. If he ruled for the plaintiffs, the defendants were going to appeal; if he ruled for the defendants, the plaintiffs would have appealed. But this Member of the other body decided, forget the appeals, he disagrees, so impeach the judge. He is quoted in the Associated Press as saying, "I am instituting the checks and balances. For too long we have let the judiciary branch act on its own, unimpeded and unchallenged, and Congress' duty is to challenge the judicial branch." The suggestion of using impeachment as a way to challenge the independence of the Federal judiciary, an independence of the judiciary that is admired throughout the world, the independence of a judiciary that has been the hallmark of our Constitution and our democracy, the independence of a Federal judiciary that has made it possible for this country to become the wealthiest, most powerful democracy known in history and still remain a democracy -- to talk of using impeachment to challenge that independence demeans our Constitution, and it certainly demeans the Congress when Members of Congress speak that way. It is also the height of arrogance. It ignores the basic principle of a free and independent judicial branch of Government. We would not have the democracy we have today without that independence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19574
VADER
-0.259
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0376848679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020544157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017325296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016179047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011084507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000902467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.62453E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.11833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.77835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.93058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.67323E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
84
Sprache Difficult Word Count
70
Patrick Leahy
I wonder if some have taken time to reread the Constitution. Maybe I give them too much benefit of the doubt. I will ask them to read the Constitution. Article II, section 4, of the Constitution states:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.082272687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0727815961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082188017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013172616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006261116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004095054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001461095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001122074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.2799E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.136E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.337E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.294
Magnitude:
116
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
38.293
Magnitude:
116
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Patrick Leahy
The Founders of this country did not consider disagreement with a Member of the House of Representatives as an impeachable offense. In fact, the Founders of this country would have laughed that one right out. Can you imagine? I suggested some read the Constitution and, I must admit, in a moment of exasperation, I suggested perhaps some who were making these claims had never read a book at all. But, of course, they have. There is one by Lewis Carroll. It is called Alice in Wonderland. The queen had a couple different points she made. One, of course, if all else failed was, "Off with their heads." The other is, "The law is what I say the law is." We all lift our hands at the beginning of our term in office and swear allegiance to that Constitution, but all of a sudden there is something found in there that none of us knew about. Impeach a judge because you disagree with a judge's decision? I tried an awful lot of cases before I came here. I was fortunate in that, a chance to try cases at the trial level and the appellate level. Sometimes I won, sometimes I lost, but there was always an appeal. In fact, I found in the cases I won as a prosecutor, the person on the way to jail would invariably file an appeal. I just knew the appeal would be made. That is the way the courts go.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.15385
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.15385
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.29849
VADER
0.809
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0246033625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0061963518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029071933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011586573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010266127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003637047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.75419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.714E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.52899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.0333E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.374E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
60.462
Magnitude:
81
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Patrick Leahy
You do not suddenly say because I won the case, the judge was to be impeached.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0269964163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0148563689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0146924169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070462593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047924212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016172613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012074947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005107408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001486245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.17459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.196E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.45
Magnitude:
54
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
26.707
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
I think back to about 40 years ago and those who wanted to impeach the U.S. Supreme Court. Why? Because they refused to uphold segregation -- let's impeach the Court. In fact, I made my first trip here to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, when I was in my late teens. At that time, for the first time, I saw the billboards and demonstrations against the Chief Justice after the landmark Brown versus Board of Education decision. I wondered what was going on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0577229541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0498605252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0446687976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0194280772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0137796073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0055639572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004722397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0039043429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032047512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003024109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.90476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
8
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
In the 1950's, it was not uncommon to see billboards and bumper stickers saying, "Impeach Earl Warren." These signs were so prevalent, Mr. President, that a young man from Georgia at that time once remarked that his most vivid childhood memory of the Supreme Court was the "Impeach Earl Warren" signs that lined Highway 17 near Savannah. He said: "I didn't understand who this Earl Warren fellow was, but I knew he was in some kind of trouble." That young man from Georgia is now a Supreme Court Justice himself, Justice Clarence Thomas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.892
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0136754257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0088649853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068989473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047357957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020503056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012480873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002977256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001868709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001320902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.57677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.992E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Patrick Leahy
In hindsight, it seems laughable, as in hindsight the current calls of impeachment of current judges will also be laughable. At that time, the call to impeach was popular within a narrow and intolerant group which did not understand how our democracy works or what was its strength. Apparently, it is fashionable in some quarters to sloganeer about impeaching Federal judges again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.462523941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1818812918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1440186286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0196931724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0195437897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094640141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033311957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020722271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011930641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.12119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
It was wrong in the 1950's to have somebody who wanted to protect the sin and stain of segregation to call for the impeachment of Earl Warren. It is wrong for some today to call for the impeachment of a Federal judge because of a disagreement with a single decision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.866
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.021874455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0171281892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047529251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037038379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006021407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003610323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002421805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.54106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.59717E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4827E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.719E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
So I hope all of us -- all of us -- stop acting as though we can go to something way beyond our Constitution because a judge comes out with a decision that we may disagree with. That is not a high crime or misdemeanor; it is not an impeachable offense. Maybe it is an appealable question, but not an impeachable offense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.162
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0213111969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0211191917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.007457778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014037032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006973128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004834099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.5163E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.50272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2869E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.906E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.935E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Patrick Leahy
We in the Congress cannot act as some super court of appeals. Good Lord, we even had a suggestion over the weekend that maybe even the Congress should have the power to vote to override any decision. In fact, it would be a super court of appeals. Good Lord, Mr. President, look at the pace of this Congress. We have almost 100 vacancies on the Federal court and certainly by the end of business yesterday, we had not filled a single one of them. We have not had a minute of debate on the budget. We have done nothing about bringing up campaign finance reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0084645166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042755502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037235677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009306197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006838067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006792732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002487616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001005452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.63824E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.5079E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1253E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Patrick Leahy
Cooler heads are prevailing. I commend the distinguished majority leader, Senator Lott, for his remarks on these impeachment threats. He is quoted as saying that impeachment should be based on improper conduct of a judge, not on his or her decisions or appeals. I think that is the way it should be. I think perhaps we should step back before we go down this dark road.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0093245908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018969615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014783902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013021427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010904762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000752911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.83432E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.38385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0381E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9368E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.07E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
I understand, Mr. President, that the distinguished senior Senator from Maryland wishes 5 minutes; is that correct?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0080177102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022810087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017882669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0004386677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001488479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.00473E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.50693E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.76585E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.36E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7607E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.12E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Paul Sarbanes
If the Senator can yield me 5 minutes, I would appreciate it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0134248112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0079421166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045445297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018679799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008840697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006134982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.7447E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.41294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.637E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.71E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.527
Magnitude:
115
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished senior Senator from Maryland.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0171791893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0146295773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072399525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017567927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010848626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003075654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002251656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.53184E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.77912E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1371E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6608E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29.151
Magnitude:
123
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.005607347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016390313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007273807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004689934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001565316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001452933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001133945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.7148E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8935E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.033E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.97E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Paul Sarbanes
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0249358738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0185103912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0081483107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0071291164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061952109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007392235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001550055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.7129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.28112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.483E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Paul Sarbanes
I would like to ask the distinguished Senator from Vermont a couple of questions, if I can, about the charts he was referring to earlier. I want to make sure I understand them fully.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0376196345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104085819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0095320793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076365061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027336035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014868839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007800928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001806127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000129345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.44434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.75E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Paul Sarbanes
This one, as I understand, shows the number of judges that have been confirmed in the last three Congresses -- we are now in the 105th Congress. There are currently 94 vacancies in the Federal court system?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0356645935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0089762063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023215511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015998978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003969741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002693853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002404884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.41332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.475E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.894E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.749E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Patrick Leahy
There are. There will very soon be 100.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0320118765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0180484829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0124679747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0084506049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0075458753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057620764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008174208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007740752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005366505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002752163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8413E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
41.75
Magnitude:
153
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Paul Sarbanes
As yet, no judges have been confirmed in this Congress?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.007466822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0065582921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030168103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000777059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004582783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001328387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.73146E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.20325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9568E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5924E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.898E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Patrick Leahy
That's right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0060542767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036936864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016369821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007233167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005857097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003594883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.61842E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.64909E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7632E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.273E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.663E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Paul Sarbanes
This is the first judge that has come before us?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0286099705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0239388362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0125941326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0068375382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022580711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002051531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.12587E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.84744E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.36188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.07149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Patrick Leahy
That is right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.6511881482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1953334082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1833147951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1100697438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0100718615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0031577765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019711068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009195664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006628144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004947085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001156174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.844
Magnitude:
131
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Paul Sarbanes
Although I gather there are some 25 judges pending in the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0185365832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0183933938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0173818218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0125061852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008123826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006162466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005028115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001914698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001389782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.59153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
51.366
Magnitude:
56
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
23.262
Magnitude:
56
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Patrick Leahy
Between 23 and 25, enough to fill a quarter of the vacancies that are pending. Of course, on Mr. Garland, he came before the committee in 1995 and was approved by the committee the first time in 1995. We are now in 1997. It is not moving with alacrity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0306021859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0209625287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0151504675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0118709839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039192611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017032722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0014313815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011986444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011952518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002263666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.44732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.376
Magnitude:
110
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
22.258
Magnitude:
110
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.8
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Paul Sarbanes
It is not even moving with the speed of a glacier, one might observe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0210413869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0188467413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0084553525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0077195778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042853266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001416254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005306994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001109668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.85123E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.83695E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1401E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
56.254
Magnitude:
70
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
I was going to say, there is a certain glacier connotation to the speed of confirming judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0046218316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043654658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038816081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022565018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011175969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003750713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002052146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.06257E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06912E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.4456E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1382E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
69.657
Magnitude:
33
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Paul Sarbanes
In the previous Congress, the 104th Congress, 75 judges were confirmed?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0376196142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104085717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0095320793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076365133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027336035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014868866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007800928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001806128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001293448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.44434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.75E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.282
Magnitude:
128
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34.161
Magnitude:
128
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
That's right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0098040495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0076249504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039500967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016718825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005079622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001822067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001472338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.03835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.3223E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.849E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.275E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
43.791
Magnitude:
98
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
31.452
Magnitude:
98
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Paul Sarbanes
The previous Congress, the 103d, 129, and the one before that, the 102d, 124; is that correct?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0229098514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0108713779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0066691777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033417691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023201103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001918343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008492002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005127344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004042173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.35925E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.89119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Patrick Leahy
The Senator is correct.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.012955445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0107336156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0083278799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031246611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013457411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008301001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001954026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001748457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001181074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.54987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.04806E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
36.373
Magnitude:
108
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.667
Magnitude:
108
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Paul Sarbanes
There is a significant falloff in the number of judges being confirmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4672854207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0363170024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007736071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0068016278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0054601824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049102349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033705004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021577986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0014095142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002159752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.7568E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
76.739
Magnitude:
156
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
In the 104th Congress, I tell my friend from Maryland, there was an unprecedented slowdown in the confirmation of judges to the extent that I think the only year that we could find, certainly in recent memory, where no court of appeals judges were confirmed at all was in the second session of the 104th Congress. The slowdown was so dramatic in the second session of the 104th Congress that it dropped the number down to certainly an unprecedented low, considering the vacancies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0675735995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.006646962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063773106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047385602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032143344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000588787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003045343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001206693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.33201E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.0844E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0944E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
61.152
Magnitude:
67
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29.018
Magnitude:
67
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Sarbanes
I am quite concerned with these developments. The Congress has become much more political and partisan by any judgment. I think that is regrettable, but it has happened, and we have to try to contend with it here as best we can. But I think it is a dire mistake if this attitude carries over into our decisions regarding the judiciary, the third, independent branch of our Government and the one that, in order to maintain public confidence in our justice system, ought to have politics removed from it as much as is humanly possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0427391409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.006035341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047107787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036492351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026179607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010578155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001202435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001179072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.71875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.27448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9405E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.061
Magnitude:
111
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Paul Sarbanes
Would the Senator from Vermont agree with that observation?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0150717649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0135093214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.007276699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000387197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003716397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003080069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.90963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.46867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.64876E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0713E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1621E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
70.475
Magnitude:
135
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
I absolutely agree. It has been my experience in the past that Republicans and Democrats have worked closely together with both Republican and Democratic Presidents to keep the judiciary out of politics, knowing that all Americans would go to court not asking whether a judge is Republican or Democrat, but asking whether this is a place they will get justice. If we politicize it, they may not be able to answer that question the way they have in the past.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.757
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1022060984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0373870804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0302453031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176918795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015195837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003714923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.28901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.74627E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.03812E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.57093E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9062E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Sarbanes
Therefore, I am very interested in this chart you have prepared: The number of judges confirmed during the second Senate session in the Presidential election years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.633
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0134799819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0133577094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056065663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023793978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006649924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003526391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001265568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.68485E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3747E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1473E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.437E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Paul Sarbanes
Now, what has happened? What happened in 1996 is dramatic. No appeals court judges were confirmed and only 17 district court judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0636648852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0319113838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028908045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009355058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000258749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001621646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001215141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.10859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.0106E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5977E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.697E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.945
Magnitude:
81
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
40.718
Magnitude:
81
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Patrick Leahy
If my friend from Maryland will yield on that, I will point out the contrast. In 1992 we had a Republican President and a Democratic Senate; we confirmed 11 appellate court judges and 55 district court judges. Four years later you have a Democratic President and a Republican Senate and look at the vast difference: zero appellate court judges and only 17 district court judges, notwithstanding an enormous vacancy rate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0129753389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025544288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0011107182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004688941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001209912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.16195E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.20767E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.45783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.92668E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.617E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
I think what it shows is that, if you want something to demonstrate partisanship, when the Democrats controlled the Senate with a Republican President, they still cooperated to give that Republican President a significant number of judges in the second session, in a Presidential election year, the time it normally slows down, as contrasted to the absolute opposite, the unprecedented opposite, of what happened when you have a Democratic President and a Republican Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1750076772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0507579185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0346660352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0091462149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0060744071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042913995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008415991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004064473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.38644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06949E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3455E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Sarbanes
Let me take the Senator's -- --
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0552484998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.035766809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047903923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012083576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004612757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001059705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.63391E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.32918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.4974E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.822E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.551E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
John Chafee
Could I ask a question in here at the proper time? I do not want to interrupt the flow. I had a question of the manager?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.174
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0603207853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116810916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0085032683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0032188378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012737075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005823445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.42781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.96229E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.11607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.05183E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7209E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
5
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
The Senator from Maryland has the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0129524065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0098966455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031559641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00042453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001967362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001535651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001431861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001247111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.72707E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.15348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.74925E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Paul Sarbanes
I yield for the inquiry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0385309861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0236446038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.014439832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006363781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041524607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031432683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018305043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010015011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008355062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.31144E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
73.214
Magnitude:
179
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
John Chafee
My question is this. As I understand it, there are 3 hours on this bill, so presumably that would take us up to around 6 o'clock, as I understand.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0137272276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099912497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001975064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019640889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015556487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013637392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008270381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005551268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.08927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.4632E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.3184E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
Unless time is yielded back.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0691215042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0290120748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.015890038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099031873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039808034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024588413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014622136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002151525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001220918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.64271E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.71471E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
78.862
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
John Chafee
I wonder if there appeared to be much of a chance that some time might be yielded back? It would be very helpful to me, but I do not want to stop any pearls of wisdom.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.819
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0279294502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0249585399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172166096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0158829032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0094114032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0054553937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026120402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010137665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005418084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000106776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.67704E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
66.591
Magnitude:
80
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
I have a member of the Leahy family to whom I have had the privilege of being married nearly 35 years who hopes time will be yielded back. As her husband, I hope time will be yielded back. I am about to just give the floor back to the Senator from Maryland. I do not know how much more time is going to be taken in opposition to Mr. Garland. I know of very little time that is going to be taken further here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0653803698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0244417315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082632585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023822948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009716879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002130839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000121021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001155156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.36933E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.364E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.181E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.494
Magnitude:
21
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
30.273
Magnitude:
21
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
So the long way around, to answer my good friend from Rhode Island, I hope time will be yielded back fairly soon.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0128198983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104955012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037142192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004006894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001616413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.52198E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.06154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.65857E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6524E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5705E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
John Chafee
Put me down as a firm supporter of Mrs. Leahy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0118385295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025036974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0017698181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003750184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003733077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003405746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00021792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002063054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.58448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.86138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.084E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
I am sure she would be delighted to know that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1625584555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0727738196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0580449239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0081608065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063809668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024978259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00098952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003738785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001151115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.63238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2314E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Paul Sarbanes
If the Senator would yield for one further question, just to take your analysis a step further, in 1992 and 1988, in each of those years, you had a Republican President and a Democratic Senate, is that not correct?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0728959858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0232540682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0146585939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002764077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026136275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000584931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.34624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.29688E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.07359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0119E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.463
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
Right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0175857727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0140004442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073843286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057939684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043752854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002585722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006155435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001004484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.07866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.62573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6852E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.011
Magnitude:
93
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Paul Sarbanes
It is in both these years, not just the contrast of the last year of the Bush Presidency. But in the last year of the second Reagan administration, we confirmed 7 appeals judges, then 11 for the last year of the Bush administration, and last year the number was zero. For district court judges in those years it was 35, 55 and 17. That is a dramatic difference. An element has intruded itself in this confirmation process that was not heretofore present.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.122828281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0405993313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0179922965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0166972328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040573836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005146802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.69465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.08689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.07735E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.8934E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.301
Magnitude:
16
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
If the Senator would yield a moment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0066407214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065018801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030498941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023483653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004601935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000439844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001638853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.98985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.988E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.8183E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.613E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
61.061
Magnitude:
139
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29.388
Magnitude:
139
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Patrick Leahy
In 1984, there was a Republican Senate and Republican President, and you see 10 and 33. In 1992, there is a Republican President and Democratic Senate, and the Democratic Senate actually did better for the Republican President than the Republican Senate for the Republican President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1044079079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0109110515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046310306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029171775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005525214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003056149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001968894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001738228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000148036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3332E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
53.124
Magnitude:
37
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Paul Sarbanes
Exactly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0050388197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027823626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025100948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013674482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000921997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008433249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001191622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.08072E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.839E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.793E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.322
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Paul Sarbanes
Let me say I am very deeply concerned about this development. I want to commend the Senator from Vermont because he has been speaking out on this very important matter for some time now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.507
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0282328634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0253086386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0173803477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0157495568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096033065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0053786574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025868047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009962143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005457804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001036295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.39153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.01
Magnitude:
88
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Sarbanes
Moving to the pending nomination, I want to speak first to Merrick Garland's merits, although let me say that I do not understand any of my colleagues to be questioning his capabilities and qualifications to serve on the bench. In fact, Members on both sides have spoken very highly of Merrick Garland and noted his outstanding character.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.013567206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0134714239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057021833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023749973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006651541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003563967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001267618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.73385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.5026E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1707E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.467E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Sarbanes
I was privileged, since he is a resident of my State, to have the honor to introduce him at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. That was on November 30, 1995, almost 18 months ago. I believed then and continue to believe now that he will make an outstanding addition to the D.C. circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0635452219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0318509585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002852923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009615559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002514914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001581752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001204919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.21789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.8035E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4156E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.633E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Paul Sarbanes
His career exemplifies his strong commitment to the law and to public service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0102640974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.008069678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041995158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031772204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010837747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006178047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.61632E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.2965E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.0464E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8387E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.36E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Paul Sarbanes
He is a magna cum laude graduate from Harvard Law School. He clerked for Judge Henry Friendly on the second circuit and for Justice William Brennan at the Supreme Court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0335841702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0211844745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0206171084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0120541779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025247104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007991435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.88136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.68181E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.44327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.761E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Paul Sarbanes
He has had a long association with the Justice Department, first as a special assistant to then Att. Gen. Benjamin Civiletti. He then became a partner at Arnold & Porter when he left the Justice Department to go into private practice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1763316104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0301282271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0208880505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0121812693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025457151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007431026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006825304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001976409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001899144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.5117E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Sarbanes
Upon returning to public service, he has served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, dealing with public corruption and Government fraud cases. He has also served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Justice Department's Criminal Division and as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General, both very high ranking positions within the Department.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0282328372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0253086153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0173803637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0157495568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096033065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0053786625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025868021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009962143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005457798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001036295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.39153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Sarbanes
In all of these positions he has served our country with great distinction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0128621803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0116130228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002306072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011191255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005453745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003926861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000143494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.13021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9544E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.089E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.07E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.829
Magnitude:
89
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Paul Sarbanes
He has published extensively in several areas of the law and has remained active in bar association activities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0266115036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0158491355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0084632571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059788868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014564325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003509719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001456722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.69719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.00562E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.389E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.271E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.002
Magnitude:
67
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Paul Sarbanes
In every respect, in his intellect, his character, and his experience, he would make an outstanding addition to the bench.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0128988671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042311764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003577222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012131771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008990926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008745677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004565582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.48225E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.46442E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.42787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2708E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Sarbanes
Let me now just briefly talk about this new line of attack, so to speak, that has arisen about whether vacancies on the D.C. circuit should be filled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.00735207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0056904435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014895235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009820509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003395628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.90111E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.90356E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.05364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.12724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5297E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.248E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Sarbanes
First of all, I think any analysis of the courts' need to fill vacancies cannot be based simply on caseload statistics -- this is a benchmark that one needs to analyze carefully in order to determine what lies behind the cases. In fact, the D.C. circuit's situation in particular makes clear that mere case filing numbers do not tell the whole story with respect to the burdens that the court faces. The D.C. circuit receives, in complexity and importance, cases that do not come as a general rule before the other circuits across the country. It has had major, major cases that it has had to deal with as a routine matter, cases of great weight and importance to the nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.034031854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0211990016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0209577527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027988381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017653596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009468554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.42325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.53251E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.49605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.24849E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.855E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Paul Sarbanes
The D.C. circuit also handles numerous appeals from administrative agency decisions that are characterized by voluminous records and complex fact patterns. In fact, almost half of the D.C. circuit's cases are these kinds of administrative appeals -- 46 percent. The next highest circuit in this respect is the ninth circuit with 9.6 percent of their cases being of this kind.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1192042837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0345115986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0107580752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001865267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016316702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008178208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007834858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001530986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001034727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.96132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.0758E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Paul Sarbanes
The D.C. circuit also handles fewer of the least complex and time- consuming cases, criminal and diversity cases, than any of its sister circuits. Only 11 percent of its cases are diversity cases. No other circuit has less than 24 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.215034443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094450639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0093807335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052371095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020249414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014614106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005331653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005037013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001886423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.11402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.37964E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Paul Sarbanes
In testimony before the Judiciary Committee's Courts Subcommittee, D.C. Circuit Judge Harry Edwards -- the Chief Judge of the circuit -- gave one example of the kind of complex administrative cases that are a routine part of the D.C. circuit's caseload. He talked about a case to review a FERC order, an order of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This order produced, at the time of appeal, 287 separate petitions for review by 163 separate parties, and a briefing schedule that provided for the filing of 27 briefs, totaling over 900 pages.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0395551062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038521954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035147317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030537449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010289131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000586334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004370738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003633424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001217101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.87018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.23029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.937
Magnitude:
43
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Paul Sarbanes
I am simply making the point that they get very complex matters to deal with in the D.C. circuit, and that the case filing numbers relied on by other side do not tell the whole story.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.097
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0355144439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0203362972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015569043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0014984639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009724628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008100508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003000187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001070659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.69035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.22394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2247E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.6
Gunning-Fog Score
4.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Sarbanes
Recall also that the vacancy we are talking about filling here is the 11th out of 12 slots on the D.C. circuit. Originally, Merrick Garland was being opposed on the basis that the 12th spot on the circuit court ought not to be filled. Now, with the taking of senior status by one of the D.C. circuit's judges, we are talking about filling the 11th spot, not the 12th spot, on that court and yet Members have come forward opposing the Garland nomination, a fact which I very much regret.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.473
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.3140324261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0174163142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0078391749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0060084763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002956858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002211511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001684293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001130996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.72413E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.2226E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7779E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.13
Magnitude:
70
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Paul Sarbanes
Now I want to address just very briefly the fact that the fourth circuit was raised earlier by one of my colleagues in this debate. He cited the view of Fourth Circuit Chief Judge Wilkinson, presented at a February 1997 Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, that the President and Senate do not need to fill the two vacancies that exist on that court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0374768832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0089514695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006094245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0054233944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020504502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010883339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010215333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003903804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002181327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001053814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.41472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Sarbanes
It is interesting that at that same hearing, testimony that I do not think has been cited, by Judge Sam Ervin, the very able and distinguished circuit judge of the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the son of our former distinguished colleague, was presented before the panel in support of filling the vacancies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0652125978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0428275991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110177883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0086882734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034798963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017989454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012270853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006200584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001688233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.31582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.17278E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
59.284
Magnitude:
85
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
24.743
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Sarbanes
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the very thoughtful statement by Judge Ervin be printed in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.581
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0376642914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103085207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093681112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076070843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026826143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014405208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007597465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001758432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001266634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.37029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.585E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.552
Magnitude:
58
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
22.337
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0421807228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0295787002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.01096302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021310212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016231792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015435546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011375287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009861436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002976141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001405877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1653E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.812
Magnitude:
48
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34.863
Magnitude:
48
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
(See exhibit 1.)
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0095336152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076197459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047290257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033002336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028134735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021216851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009376154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008037793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001446455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001359869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.25308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.124
Magnitude:
37
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Paul Sarbanes
It is very important to note that with respect to the fourth circuit, there is a nominee pending before the Judiciary Committee, whose nomination was submitted in the last Congress -- two nominations, as a matter of fact, were submitted to the Committee last year -- and one has been resubmitted by the administration right at the beginning of this session.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.644
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4013957456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1986744348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0891023141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.012511565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041414864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0040988478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023213008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000888513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003578574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002450037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.30988E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0339322636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0093465889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030359566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018073939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007230602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000471821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003865531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.6621E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.9315E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0542E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.741E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
42.896
Magnitude:
112
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34.841
Magnitude:
112
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Paul Sarbanes
Would the Senator give me 2 minutes to close up?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.3615949769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0138556439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.008659513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071672068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0066350309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020840369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010492155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004529436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002320782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.23687E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.06859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
44.608
Magnitude:
116
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
22.802
Magnitude:
116
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.2
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Patrick Leahy
I yield 2 additional minutes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.019811184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0151853805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019164614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015181931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012310835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009248414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001836086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.02416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.24851E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.3737E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.866E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
45.302
Magnitude:
77
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
41.815
Magnitude:
77
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Paul Sarbanes
There is no way with a nominee having been sent to the Senate by the President, that an argument for not approving the nominee based on not needing the judgeship can be made without it carrying with it an ad hominem argument against the nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.735
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.011197487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082798855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021422034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000817215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008071791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006019185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005401152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002286368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.33514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.50701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.53756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
69.395
Magnitude:
150
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Sarbanes
If people are really serious about reducing vacancies on the courts, they need to scrub down the number of places before the nominees are submitted, by legislation. Once the nominees come here, you cannot divorce the attack on the individual from the attack on the need for the seat on the bench. We have the chief judge of the fourth circuit coming in against filling spots when nominees are pending.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.412
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0270245888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.010204596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061605409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021210944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001428248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008921522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004748423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.22915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.9821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9668E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.807E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
63.824
Magnitude:
27
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
20.752
Magnitude:
27
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Sarbanes
Now, how can that position be taken and considered separate from opposition to the nominee? They say, "Well, I am not against this nominee, but I just do not think this spot ought to be filled." Of course, that is small comfort to the nominee whose nomination is pending and has been put forward in order to fill the vacancy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0478458678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0164946498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.011146289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038801976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012829738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005772096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003972225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001420065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001063538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7748E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5839E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
67.338
Magnitude:
81
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Paul Sarbanes
Now, Judge Ervin, in his testimony, sets forth, I think, a very persuasive case why the fourth circuit needs to have those vacancies filled. I commend that statement to my colleagues. I will not go through it in detail here, given the fact that this debate is coming to a close.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.009362297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0046763234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012453919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009937908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006314436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005741095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001046246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.34781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.46508E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5584E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
59.227
Magnitude:
113
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.202
Magnitude:
113
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Paul Sarbanes
I do encourage my colleagues to consider carefully the political cloud with which we are now surrounding the judgeships.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0033569988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032986667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020336443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016911315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014332581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001188158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005454275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.44452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.79651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.48976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5345E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
54.066
Magnitude:
61
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Paul Sarbanes
I say to my colleagues on the other side, we did not behave this way at a time when the Senate Democrats were in control of the Senate and we were dealing with the nominations of Republican Presidents. I will be very frank. I think the judiciary deserves better than that from us. I hope that game will come to an end and we will be able to move ahead with the confirmation of judges in an orderly fashion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0072205854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026172989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020499887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003664614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003600053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002740087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001529702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.84156E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.30303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.33094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.066E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Sarbanes
In closing, let me again state that I am very supportive of the judicial nominee who is before the Senate today. I think he is a person of outstanding merit who will make an outstanding judge, and I urge his confirmation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0473311462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0253431906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0241973379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.013430843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049652943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004865675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004761573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003205086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002952434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001553837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.49119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
Mr. President, 2 of the 12 seats on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals are currently vacant. Some have argued that the vacancy to which Merrick Garland has been nominated should not be filled because the D.C. circuit is overstaffed. But the reasons Congress gave for approving 12 seats for the D.C. circuit remain compelling today and justify filling this vacancy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0667055021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0469847932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.04244929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0186839185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075719829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005432772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000247543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001905702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.54342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0824E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.213E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
Further, to propose eliminating a circuit court judgeship within the context of a particular nomination, rather than through the deliberative process we normally follow in addressing judgeship needs, jeopardizes the impartiality and independence of the judiciary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2268175595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0167594233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0144409059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086574815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010788969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000907226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001916399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.7882E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.33644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.4253E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Merrick Garland's nomination was first delivered to the Senate on September 6, 1995 -- more than 18 months ago. The Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination on November 30, 1995, and forwarded the nomination for consideration by the full Senate 2 weeks later. The full Senate failed to act on Garland's nomination for 9\1/2\ more months, however, returning it to the President at the close of the 104th Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0623272499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0221047885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042255673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002033208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014718727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013042778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007573615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.19434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.97746E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.8315E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.933E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.984
Magnitude:
21
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
26.712
Magnitude:
21
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
In fact, the Senate refused to confirm a single circuit court judge during the entire second session of the last Congress. This was the first time in more than 20 years that an entire session of Congress had passed without a single circuit court confirmation. Nonetheless, some argued that shutting down the confirmation process is par for the course in an election year. They are wrong. And let me set the record straight.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0113109199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099421908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042119969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021550653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003065443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001519592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001065096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.69112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.16022E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.613E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3316E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
George Bush made nearly one-third of his 253 judicial nominations in 1992, a Presidential election year. As chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I held 15 nomination hearings that year, including 3 in July, 2 in August, and 1 in September. In 1992 -- the last Presidential election year -- the Senate continued to confirm judges through the waning days of the 102d Congress. We even confirmed 7 judges on October 8 -- the last day of the second session. As a result, the Senate confirmed all 66 nominees the Judiciary Committee reported out that year -- 55 for the district courts and 11 for the circuit courts. Let me repeat: last session, only 17 district judges were confirmed and no circuit judges were confirmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0410786277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0040345032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027797048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009325039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003491838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003027197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001530375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001262643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.56649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.01172E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7883E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joe Biden
Now that the election is over and Merrick Garland has been renominated, Republicans argue that we should not vote to confirm him because the District of Columbia circuit needs only 10 judges. They are wrong. And let me set the record straight.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0187204947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043488246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027380203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008141339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001458903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001119505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.49401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.3698E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5006E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.692E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.699E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
Congress has previously recognized the need for 12 judges. Twelve years ago, based on the recommendation of the Judicial Conference of the United States, Congress concluded that the D.C. circuit's caseload warranted 12 judgeships. The Senate report to the 1984 legislation creating an additional judgeship states:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0036815785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020924566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016493457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007317982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003142705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003053542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001895373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.8129E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4429E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4996E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.871E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
The D.C. circuit needs 12 judges to handle its complex caseload. A large portion of the D.C. Circuit caseload consists of complex administrative appeals which generally consume a larger amount of judicial resources than other appellate cases. Therefore, comparison of raw caseload data between the D.C. circuit, with its high percentage of complex administrative cases, and the other circuits is misleading. According to the statistics provided by the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts for the period from September 30, 1995 to September 30, 1996, 1,347 cases were filed in the D.C. circuit, 474 of which -- or 35.2 percent -- were administrative appeals. In contrast, in the remaining 11 circuits, of the 51,991 cases filed, only 2,827 -- or 5.4 percent -- were administrative appeals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1415258739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0252874859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035440509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002303138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006036465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.69383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.14053E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.68461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4197E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3892E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.552E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
44.076
Magnitude:
107
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34.635
Magnitude:
107
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
The D.C. circuit has a long time interval between filing a notice of appeal and final disposition. Because the D.C. circuit has this incredibly high percentage of administrative appeals relative to the other circuits and because these types of cases require tremendous amounts of judicial resources, litigants in the D.C. circuit must wait an average of 12 months between the filing of the notice of appeal and final disposition. Only 3 of the 12 circuits have a longer average for this time frame.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0196401626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0181746698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0138255797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050329505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004229596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000280773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001293919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.30056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.66799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.64629E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8172E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
53.133
Magnitude:
63
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
10.1
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
The fact that the D.C. circuit has a long time interval between filing and disposition is indicative of the complex cases that the circuit handles. Other circuits have more criminal appeals and garden- variety diversity cases that often are amenable to summary disposition without oral argument.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.498
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0294460071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.024596724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0234586536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.016225531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053960222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000379193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001245548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.75584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.50247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.41885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7551E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
32.534
Magnitude:
63
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
The D.C. circuit has fewer pro se appeals than other circuits. In addition to having fewer criminal appeals and diversity cases, the D.C. circuit has a lower percentage of pro se mandamus cases than all other circuits. Chief Judge Edwards has noted that pro se appeals are often frivolous, easily identified as lacking merit, or otherwise amenable to disposition without significant expenditure of judicial resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.162
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.013963021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0050677085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029595731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004297547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003127042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.68029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.0332E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.1637E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.635E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.07E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
The D.C. circuit has more cases of national importance than other circuits. Not only are complex administrative appeals commonly heard in the D.C. circuit, but as a result of its location at the seat of the Federal Government, the D.C. circuit also hears a disproportionate number of the high-profile cases of national importance that reach the U.S. Courts of Appeals. The D.C. circuit decided in 1996 alone National Treasury Employees Union versus United States of America, a challenge to the constitutionality of the Line-Item Veto Act, as well as Perot versus Federal Election Commission, an appeal from a district court's rejection of Ross Perot's attempt to participate in last year's Presidential debates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.747
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.020165187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0124016704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040519892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023697714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005138269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004030929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003240795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.30288E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.38062E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.62E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Joe Biden
The same reasons that supported the creation of a 12 judgeship for the D.C. circuit in 1984 justify its existence now. If reasoned deliberation and study of this circuit leads to the conclusion that a future vacancy should not be filled, then we should address that issue, but not within the context of this nomination. If ad hoc analysis becomes our mode of operation, we will give the appearance of a politicized judiciary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0198479582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.012023493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042719312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021273339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004614614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002129972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001287757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.39496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0839E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.389E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.54E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.673
Magnitude:
21
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
I congratulate Merrick Garland for his distinguished career and commend President Clinton for making this nomination. I hope that the Senate will act to confirm him as expeditiously as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0623738393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092531445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0054346499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023907589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008352617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006347583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002096744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001206988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.98426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.211E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.053E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
33.468
Magnitude:
40
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Conrad Burns
Mr. President, I rise today to express my opposition to the confirmation of Merrick Garland to the D.C. circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0071485454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031108561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014672983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005483927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004407808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001853958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6323E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.65151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.46658E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.42913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0952E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
40.831
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
34.659
Magnitude:
53
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Conrad Burns
Even though the nominee has the character and is highly qualified for the position, there is a larger question that must be examined. Does this seat really need to be filled? Especially since it has remained empty for 1\1/2\ years?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.287
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0493467145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0079882826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060587929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0045699187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006254689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003689853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001785592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.37937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.88518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.95317E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Conrad Burns
The answer is that the D.C. circuit does not need another seat, especially when there are many other problems in the other district circuits that have not been focused on yet. I base my opinion on the fact that the D.C. circuit had 4,359 cases as of October 1996. The ninth circuit, the circuit in which Montana is housed, had 71,462 cases. That is almost 20 times the number of cases. The D.C. circuit ranked last in the total number of cases as compared to each of the other district circuits in the Nation. If we examine these numbers, it does not seem as if the D.C. judges are handling any cases at all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
2.4083971977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2707068343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1832939335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0176739064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025070924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004902607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001917214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001349862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001179847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.7947E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.8828E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Conrad Burns
This is also a very expensive seat. It will cost the American taxpayers an extra $1 million to fill this seat. This will not be money well spent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.083
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.3526284359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1095126499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0248129072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048936261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023677674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011254014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002062545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001582649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.99744E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.36713E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7733E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.908
Magnitude:
21
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Conrad Burns
There are adequate numbers of judges on the circuit, why are we confirming this seat? I urge my colleagues to examine the numbers and vote against the filling of this unneeded seat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
31.5241545439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.9238631465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2528983867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1870881766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016131933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015330712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
8.31229E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.74069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.86968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.39285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.27175E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.114
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Barbara A. Mikulski
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the nomination of Merrick Garland to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. circuit. Mr. Garland is a resident of my State of Maryland.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
62.322807312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.403718628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.0557425208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1970000798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061555904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003984472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002312715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001384791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.25546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.6773E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9407E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
72.992
Magnitude:
76
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.5
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
6.8
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Barbara A. Mikulski
I am pleased that his nomination is finally on the Senate floor for a vote. It is critical that vacancies on the Federal bench are filled, especially at the appellate level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1360104536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0778831542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025790923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017477156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012617411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003228955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001810143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.63591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.60704E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.6479E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
68.997
Magnitude:
102
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Barbara A. Mikulski
Mr. Garland has a distinguished legal record in the public and private sectors. He has specialized in criminal, civil, and appellate litigation, as well as administrative and antitrust law. I believe his experience will serve him well on the Federal bench once he is confirmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
3.5705376416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2658482874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0127748091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056185821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010363333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007080277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001261056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.77649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.86136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.4831E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.34E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
74.735
Magnitude:
66
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Barbara A. Mikulski
Mr. Garland is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School and a summa cum laude graduate of Harvard College. While at Harvard Law School, he was the articles editor of the Harvard Law Review and a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa, while he attended Harvard College.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0407739251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0059665836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0040344534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021562353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001254115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006921331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003011208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002078985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.37238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.03703E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.32736E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.874
Magnitude:
67
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Barbara A. Mikulski
When I decide whether to support a judicial nominee, I look at whether the nominee is competent; whether the nominee possesses the appropriate judicial temperament; whether the nominee possesses the highest personal and professional integrity, and whether the nominee will protect our core constitutional values.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2524639247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0180084317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0172620421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0051865438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00130198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002493131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.59565E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.849E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6113E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.473E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.67E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.316
Magnitude:
98
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Barbara A. Mikulski
I believe that Mr. Garland possesses all of these qualifications. His legal and academic record are exemplary. I am impressed that he has devoted part of his career to public service. He served as the Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General in the Department of Justice. And he clerked after law school for one of the most distinguished Supreme Court Justices, Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0155934336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0116935946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048961654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032238942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030801493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013328461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002897915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.51803E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.29953E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3734E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5635E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
48.273
Magnitude:
64
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Barbara A. Mikulski
He's also done extensive pro-bono legal work on behalf of disadvantaged individuals. He has represented an African-American employee in a claim of racial discrimination, a mother in a custody dispute, and court-requested representation of a prisoner.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.813
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
12.4028220773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.464230217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2546055475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0490704202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0081451493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004919871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004841194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004128857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002249201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001158594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.5436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
42.235
Magnitude:
119
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
41.037
Magnitude:
119
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Barbara A. Mikulski
I urge my colleagues to support Mr. Garland's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit. I hope that once Mr. Garland is confirmed, we can move forward to a vote on the other pending Federal judicial nominees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0376642914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103085207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093681112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076070843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026826143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014405208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007597465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001758432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001266634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.37029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.585E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.571
Magnitude:
64
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
7.8
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Lauch Faircloth
Mr. President, I rise today to vote "no" on the nomination of Merrick Garland to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
47.225
Magnitude:
167
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
40.007
Magnitude:
167
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Lauch Faircloth
In so voting, I take no position on the personal qualifications of Mr. Garland to be a Federal appeals court judge. What I do take a position on is that the vacant 12th seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit does not need to be filled. Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, has examined this issue thoroughly, and has determined that the court's workload does not justify the existence of the 12th seat. Last Congress, Senator Grassley introduced legislation to abolish this unneeded seat. By proceeding to renominate Mr. Garland, President Clinton has flatly ignored this uncontradicted factual record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
81.031
Magnitude:
108
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Lauch Faircloth
I commend Senator Grassley for his important work on this matter, as well as Senator Jeff Sessions, who has also emphasized the importance of this matter. With the Federal deficit at an all time high, we should always be vigilant in looking for all opportunities to cut wasteful Government spending; this is one such opportunity. After all, each unnecessary circuit judge and his or her staff cost the taxpayer at least $1 million a year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Lauch Faircloth
Lastly, our vote today is an important precedent, since it marks the beginning of the Senate's new commitment to hold rollcall votes on all judicial nominees. This is a policy change which I had urged on my Republican colleagues by letter of January 8, 1997, to the Republican Conference. Voting on Federal judges, who serve for life and who exert dramatic -- mostly unchecked -- influence over society, should be one of the most important aspects of serving as a U.S. Senator.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.667
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Lauch Faircloth
Rollcall votes will, I believe, impress upon the individual judge, the individual Senator, and the public the importance of just what we are voting on. I hope that my colleagues will regard this vote, and every vote they take on a Federal judge, as being among the most important votes they will ever take.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.854
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, we should inform the Senate that our intent is to yield back the time if we can by 5:15 so people can vote at that time. It could be just a wee bit longer than that. That is our intention. Those who want to come over and use the time need to come now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
5.3
Coleman-Liau Index
4.9
SMOG Index
5.8
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Orrin Hatch
I yield 10 minutes to the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania, who is a distinguished member of the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Patrick Leahy
Will the Senator yield for a moment?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Orrin Hatch
I yield.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
1.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Victoria Bassetti of Senator Durbin's staff be allowed the privilege of the floor during this debate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Senator from Pennsylvania.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, I thank my colleague, the distinguished chairman of the Judiciary Committee, for yielding me time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Arlen Specter
I have sought recognition to voice my very strong support for the nomination of Merrick Garland for the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Mr. President, a great deal has been said today on this floor which is of great importance but not really tremendously related to Merrick Garland's nomination. I hope we have a chance to analyze the entire process of confirmation of judges and the respective roles of the President and the Senate, because the President has the nominating authority and the Senate has the constitutional authority for confirmation. There are a great many things that ought to be done on both sides to expedite the nomination and confirmation of judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.979
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Arlen Specter
In my own State, Pennsylvania has quite a number of vacancies now, and I have been in discussions with the President's representatives at the White House about trying to get these nominations filled. There is something to be said on many sides of this issue. The matter confronting the Senate now is, what are we going to do with Merrick Garland? His record is extraordinary. I have been on the Judiciary Committee going into my 17th year and I do not believe I have seen a nominee with the qualifications that this man has.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.016
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Arlen Specter
He graduated from Harvard College, summa cum laude, was Phi Beta Kappa, and graduated from Harvard Law School, magna cum laude. He was on the Harvard Law Review and was the Articles Editor there. He has an extraordinary record of publications, on the issue of Antitrust, in the Yale Law Journal. And I might say, Mr. President, that this nominee exhibited perhaps his best judgment in associating himself with Yale Law School on the article, then going on into FTC investigations, the controversial veto issue, professional responsibility and commercial speech. It is really an extraordinary, extraordinary record. This man, at the age of 45, coming into the court of appeals, may well be a distinguished prospect for the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Arlen Specter
Beyond his record in school and his writings, he was law clerk to a very distinguished circuit judge, Judge Harry Jay Friendly, and he served as law clerk to Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, Jr., and was a partner of distinguished law firms, and worked as a prosecuting attorney. He now serves as Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the United States in the U.S. Department of Justice, in the Criminal Law Division, where I have had occasion to work with him on a professional basis. He just is an extraordinary prospect for the court of appeals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Arlen Specter
He has not been treated very gently in the confirmation process, having been nominated in September 1995. He passed through the Judiciary Committee in the 104th Congress and was kept off the agenda by a single hold. That is when a Senator voices an objection without stating a reason, or perhaps multiple holds, but I know a single hold stood in his way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.281
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Arlen Specter
I compliment the majority leader, Senator Lott, for bringing his nomination to the floor at this time so that he may be acted upon, yes or no. He really is extraordinary, and I think he has a remarkable career ahead. I am delighted to offer my voice of strong support for his confirmation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Arlen Specter
I thank the Chair. I thank my colleague from Utah. I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.9
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
I also want to thank the distinguished senior Senator from Pennsylvania because he was also the decisive Senator who came in and made the quorum at the time we voted Mr. Garland out of committee. Sometimes we forget those little procedural things we have to do just to get here on the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Arlen Specter
I thank my colleague from Vermont for making that comment. I had presided over Merrick Garland's confirmation proceedings in the 104th Congress. It was hard to find a Senator when I came in that afternoon. I found out Merrick Garland was there and five other people. It was an interesting afternoon. We had a great many responsibilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Arlen Specter
I went to law school not too long ago and I know what it is like to be on the law review. They call it the Law Journal at Yale. It is remarkable to have the kind of record that Merrick Garland has. Those writings are just extraordinary. It takes long hours and extraordinary study to turn one of those articles out, and there is a wide array of issues that he has written on. He could be making a lot of money. He is currently in public service and he is prepared to go to the court of appeals at the age of 45. We need judges in America with real intellectual abilities. We need judges like Holmes and Brandeis and Cardozo on the courts of the United States. We need them on the Supreme Court of the United States. This is a real prospect. We ought to get him up and out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
8.7
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Arlen Specter
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Arlen Specter
Mr. KENNEDY addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Ted Kennedy
Will the Senator yield me 5 minutes?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Patrick Leahy
Yes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
1.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, I support the nomination of Merrick Garland for the vacancy on the D.C. circuit, and I am concerned that it has taken more than 18 months for the nomination to reach the Senate floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ted Kennedy
No one can question Mr. Garland's qualifications and fitness to serve on the D.C. circuit. He is a respected lawyer, a former Supreme Court law clerk, a partner at a prestigious law firm, and since 1989, has served with distinction in the Department of Justice under both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Ted Kennedy
Support for him is bipartisan. We have received letters of support from numerous Reagan and Bush Justice Department officials, including former Deputy Attorneys General George Terwilliger and Donald Ayers, former Office of Legal Counsel Chief Charles Cooper and former U.S. Attorneys Jay Stephens, Joe Whitley, and Dan Webb. Jay Stephens, who was U.S. attorney when Garland served at that office in the District of Columbia, called Garland a person of "dedication, sound judgment, excellent legal ability, a balanced temperament, and the highest ethical and professional standards." The National District Attorney's Office supports his nomination, calling Garland an excellent lawyer, brilliant scholar, and a man of high integrity." There can be no serious doubt about his ability to serve as a fair and impartial judge on the D.C. circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Ted Kennedy
Why then, has it taken 18 months to bring this nomination before the U.S. Senate? And why is it that no other judicial nominees have been brought before the Senate?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.374
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Ted Kennedy
In fact, only 17 judges -- all for district court appointments -- were confirmed during all of 1996. Obviously, that was a Presidential election year. But the slow-down in acting on judicial nominations was unprecedented. In 1992, when President Bush was seeking reelection, the Senate, under control of the Democratic Party, still confirmed 66 district court and appellate court judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Ted Kennedy
Justice delayed is justice denied. Thousands of Americans with legitimate grievances cannot get their day in court, because judicial vacancies are not being filled and current Federal judges don't have the time to hear their cases. It's hard to crack down on crime when there are not enough judges to enforce the laws that Congress passes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
Many of us are concerned about the harsh partisanship that is being applied to the judicial nomination process. Republicans in the Senate have organized an ad hoc Republican task force to develop procedures for screening judges. They have rejected a formal role for the American Bar Association in assessing candidates. Republicans are seeking to force the President to conduct the real debate with them behind closed doors -- nominee by nominee -- to make sure each person the President names meets an ideological litmus test. In fact, some have suggested a quota system, in which half of all judicial nominations come from Republicans in Congress and half from President Clinton.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Ted Kennedy
If the Federal courts were a business, they would be in bankruptcy. There are over 90 vacancies in judgeships today. In his 1996 annual report, Chief Justice Rehnquist criticized Congress failure last year to create additional Federal judgeships and called it a shortcoming. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has requested an additional 20 temporary positions on the courts of appeals and 21 permanent and 12 temporary positions in the district courts to address the heavy backlogs that are piling up.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Ted Kennedy
In the case of Merrick Garland, some Republicans argue that we do not need to fill either of the two current vacancies in the D.C. circuit, because the caseload is too light. Many nonpartisan observers regard the D.C. circuit as the second most important court in the United States, after the Supreme Court. There currently is only one senior judge to assist the other 10 members of the Court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.724
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Ted Kennedy
In terms of both quantity and quality of its caseload, the D.C. circuit ranks among the Nation's busiest. It handles a disproportionately high proportion of cases of national significance involving intricate legal issues. Complex administrative appeals were 38 percent of the caseload of the D.C. circuit during fiscal year 1995, as compared with only 5.5 percent in other circuits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Ted Kennedy
By contrast, pro se appeals, which are generally the easiest to resolve, constituted only 11.8 percent of the D.C. circuit's caseload in 1995, by far the lowest percentage of any circuit in the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ted Kennedy
Diversity cases, which less often raise complex and time-consuming issues, constituted only 13.6 percent of the D.C. circuit's caseload in 1995, compared with 30 percent in the other circuits. So the charts and graphs that some of our Republican colleagues are using do not tell the whole story.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ted Kennedy
The court's backlog is also growing. In 1984, when the 12th seat was added, the court had a backlog of 1,200 cases. Today, that backlog exceeds 2,000 cases, despite a bench that is highly respected for its intellect and dedication. As former Republican Senator Charles Mathias stated on behalf of the nonpartisan Council for Court Excellence, "It is in the public interest for the D.C. Circuit to have its full complement of twelve active judges." It is time to end the excessive partisanship over judicial nominations. I hope very much that our action on Merrick Garland is a sign that the unacceptable log jam is breaking and that the Senate is now returning to its proper role of advise and consent, not partisan obstruction, in the consideration of judicial nominations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Ted Kennedy
So, again, Mr. President, I join with those that are urging the Senate's favorable consideration of this extraordinary nominee. This is an individual who has been willing to be put forward now for over some 18 months. He has appeared before the committee and, as has been pointed out, his record is one of special recognition, a brilliant academic record, a strong commitment to public service. He has served under both Democrats and Republicans. He has been an extraordinary success in the private sector, as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Ted Kennedy
I don't think I have seen, in recent times, the range of different support that this nominee has for this position. It is breathtaking in its scope. And the background of this individual has urged us to move forward with this nomination. We are extremely fortunate in the district circuit court to be able to have someone of this quality. As has been pointed out, it is a special court, really second in special recognition to the Supreme Court of the United States, in terms of the complexity of the cases that we require this court to resolve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Ted Kennedy
So, Mr. President, I join with all of those and urge a positive vote in favor of this extraordinary nominee. Merrick Garland will be an outstanding jurist, as everything in his life has reflected. He has been an outstanding individual. I remember very clearly the quote of Senator Mathias, who was a very prominent, significant member of the Judiciary Committee, who took great interest in the quality of justice in this country and the quality of individuals. He has joined in urging that we move forward with this nominee and put him on the court, where he will serve this country with great distinction. I join my other colleagues in hoping that the vote for him will be overwhelming. It deserves to be. I think we will all be well served with his continued dedication of public service on the court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.992
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Ted Kennedy
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I yield 10 minutes to the distinguished Senator from Illinois.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dick Durbin
Mr. President, I rise today to support the nomination of Merrick Garland to be judge on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. It is interesting today in this debate that many people have spoken and no one has questioned his integrity nor his ability. He was born in Chicago, graduated from Harvard College magna cum laude, Harvard Law School and, as has been said by other speakers, had a distinguished career both as a lecturer at Harvard Law School and partner in a prestigious firm, and then prosecuting cases in the District of Columbia during the past few years, served as well in the Department of Justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.86
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Dick Durbin
Despite Mr. Garland's obvious and many qualifications for this job, we must vote on whether he will serve on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Frankly, we should leap at the opportunity to have him on that court. But we are not here today to consider the significant contribution Mr. Garland's appointment could have to the D.C. circuit. Rather, we are focusing on whether the D.C. circuit needs 11 judges rather than 10 judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dick Durbin
I submit that this debate is not just about numbers. It is about the administration of justice; the fair, prompt, equitable, and thorough administration of justice is at stake. In all fairness, I must confess that I would rather err on the side of too many judges than too few. I would rather have too many judges doing too thorough and too thoughtful a job than too few judges rushed and careless in frantic efforts to handle their caseload. No one but the most shortsighted argues that the D.C. circuit does not need this 11th judge. Indeed, last year when the debate turned on whether a 12th judge was needed, the Reagan-appointed Judge Silberman was often cited in support of the effort to cut that 12th seat. However, he recently wrote to the Judiciary Committee and said, "I still believe we should have 11 active judges." So why are we arguing about this 11th seat today?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.3
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.3
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.207
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Dick Durbin
Some argue that D.C. circuit judges handle fewer cases per judge than any other circuit. I won't make an analogy to the Supreme Court in the number of cases that they handle. We know they are cases of great moment, and they should have the time to deliberate them in an appropriate manner. But the smaller number of cases per judge is an inaccurate way of measuring the work of the D.C. circuit judges. Let me say, at the outset, that we cannot overlook the fact that this circuit, more than most -- probably more than any -- has many administrative appeals to consider. As the Federal appeals court sitting in the Capital, the D.C. circuit handles the lion's share of administrative appeals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dick Durbin
This chart that was prepared gives an idea of the administrative agency appeals filed per judge in all the Federal circuits across the United States. If you will note, D.C. circuit has 56 appeals filed per judge. Most other circuits are in the teens -- the eighth circuit, only 8; the ninth circuit is 37. But it is a significantly different caseload that faces the judges in these circuits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Dick Durbin
For those who are not familiar with these administrative cases, I suggest that you not dismiss them because of the word "administrative." Let me show you what I mean. This is a file for one administrative law case that a judge must pore through to come to a good conclusion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dick Durbin
Let me show you another thing. This is a pro se petition from a prisoner in jail. There are many of these that are filed across the country. But consider the gravity and the challenge of this administrative appeal, as opposed to this rather smaller appeal in terms of volume. So these judges who serve in this circuit really bear an unusually large responsibility in extremely technical cases. Over the last 3 years, for which data is available, 45.3 percent of the cases filed in the D.C. circuit were administrative appeals of the size and complexity that I have just noted, compared with an average of 5.9 percent outside the D.C. circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Dick Durbin
Let me also add here that I could go into detail, but I will not because I know it is the intent of the Chair to move this matter to a vote very quickly. I also want to comment for a moment on the period of time that this very able nominee has waited for confirmation. It is unfortunate. In fact, it is sad, and it borders on tragic, that men and women who are prepared to give their lives to public service, who have gone through a withering process of investigation, by the FBI, by the Judiciary Committee, by the White House, by the American Bar Association, and so many others, still must wait over a year, in many cases, for their nominations to be considered by the Judiciary Committee and by this Chamber.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.872
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Dick Durbin
I will tell you, a few days ago it was my good fortune to speak to a group of judges at the Supreme Court Building. As I walked through that building and saw the busts of great jurists who have served this country, I wondered how many of them could pass the test that we now impose on nominees today, how many of them would be willing to endure that test and to say that their family, friends, colleagues, and others that their lives will be on hold waiting for some decision from Capitol Hill. It does a great disservice to this country and to the judiciary for us to create a process that is so demanding that ordinary people would be discouraged from trying.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Dick Durbin
We have, in this case, an extraordinary individual, Merrick Garland, who has waited patiently now for over a year to be considered by this Judiciary Committee and by this U.S. Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dick Durbin
I hope those on the other side will make an effort to overcome the problems that we have seen over the past year. We really have to address the fact that there are so many vacancies on Federal benches across this country -- not just in the District of Columbia but almost 100 nationwide -- vacancies that need to be filled so that people will be treated fairly. If those vacancies are not filled with honest and competent individuals in a timely manner, it is a great disservice to this country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Dick Durbin
I think we should move and move quickly to approve this nomination of Merrick Garland. I hope that his patience will be rewarded today, as it should be. I am certain, based on his background and all that I have come to know of him and my personal meeting with him, that he will make an extraordinary contribution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Dick Durbin
We need the 11th judge in the D.C. circuit to handle this mountain of administrative appeals. How many people will come to us and complain, "Oh, the case is in court, and it is going to take forever. What is going on, Senator? What is going on, Congressman? Why aren't the courts more responsive?" Part of the problem is that the bench is vacant, the judges aren't appointed, and the caseload that has been imposed on these judges is overwhelming.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.507
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dick Durbin
We can take care of one circuit today by the appointment of this fine man to fill this seat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Dick Durbin
Thank you, Mr. President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99.1
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Dick Durbin
Mr. LEAHY addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that an article from the Legal Times of August 1995 regarding Mr. Garland be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Senator from Illinois. His dramatic showing of the difference between the pro se appeals that many courts handle and the complexity of the administrative issues that the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals handles is very instructive for us. Everybody talks about caseloads. Some cases are handled in a matter of minutes. Others take months. They each count for one case. He has demonstrated that in the District of Columbia circuit, because of its unique nature, many of them count for a month.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I withhold the remainder of my time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
Mr. GRASSLEY addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, my good friend from Illinois, the distinguished Senator, has just spoken. I would just observe that more government isn't necessarily better government, and, also, in the sense of justice more judges do not automatically guarantee better justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.888
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chuck Grassley
I can remember from my service, being appointed by the Chief Justice in 1989, I believe it was, to a 2-year study, the only study we have ever had, of the Federal judiciary that we were looking and projecting what number of cases were going to have to be filed over the next couple of decades. The only conclusion you could come to, if those figures were accurate -- and, so far, they have been proven to be accurate -- is that you could never appoint enough judges to take care of the problems that we are having with the explosion of cases; that you have to look at a lot of other ways. How do you dispense justice in the less-adversarial environment of a courtroom and in the less-costly environment of the courtroom? For instance, what can you do for alternate dispute resolutions? There are a lot of other ways that I as a nonlawyer am not qualified to speak to. But I can tell you that more judges is never going to solve the problem of more cases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.19106
VADER
0.515
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Chuck Grassley
Another area we have to do something about is tort reform, as an example of something that we have to do about the number of cases piling up.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Chuck Grassley
So I just ask my good friend from Illinois to think about those things as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Chuck Grassley
I want to respond to some of the comments raised by those who feel that the caseload statistics indicate that filling the 11th seat is necessary. In my view, this is not a fair reading of the caseload numbers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.021
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chuck Grassley
I point my colleagues' attention to a Washington Times editorial which appeared on October 30, 1995. That editorial considered the question of whether or not the administrative type of cases in the D.C. circuit are really as complicated and so complicated that caseload statistics can be misleading. I would like to quote from that editorial.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chuck Grassley
It seems to me that this point is exactly correct. Granted, the caseload of the circuit is a little different. I grant that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.498
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Chuck Grassley
I agree with the point made in a hearing I held on the District of Columbia circuit in my subcommittee. The point is that other circuits -- the second circuit in particular -- have a large percentage of complicated cases. In the second circuit, those cases are complex, commercial litigations coming out of New York City. But you do not hear people complaining that the total staffing level of the second circuit should not be determined according to those statistics.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.324
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chuck Grassley
So I believe that complexity of cases in the D.C. circuit is overstated. It really is a nonargument when the number of agency cases has declined by 23 percent in the last year. Moreover, now the District of Columbia circuit has a senior judge. That happens to be a former member of this body, Judge Buckley. Since senior judges must carry at least a one-third caseload, and they typically carry a one-half caseload, it is fair to consider the District of Columbia circuit as having 10\1/2\ judges right now when the ratio says 9\1/2\ judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
So let's see if what we have works because what we have right now won't cost the taxpayers any more money.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Chuck Grassley
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Mr. SESSIONS addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jeff Sessions
Thank you, Mr. President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99.1
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2