Vote Trade Alignment

What this detector measures

Member's votes on bills affecting a sector align directionally with their portfolio — they vote yes on bills that help stocks they hold.

What to ask the senator's office

1. What share of the senator's directional votes match their portfolio holdings vs the chamber baseline?
2. Has the alignment held across multiple congresses, or did it emerge after a specific committee assignment?
3. Are the trades in the senator's name, spouse's name, or a managed-account intermediary?

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