Loading Congressional Tweet Index
The Congressional Tweet Index is a metric created here at PolitickerUSA.com to track and measure the sentiment of our elected officials on Twitter. The index is calculated by dividing the number of negative tweets, tweeted by each party, divided by the total number of tweets. CRI = (Negative Tweets) / (Total Number of Tweets) The direction of each tweet was assigned algorithmacally using sentiment analysis techniques. Also, the direction "measures" the complaining or whining in the tweet, not the political content of the tweet. For the nerds of the group, read here for the specifics.

DEMOCRATS

Senator, VA
Mark Warner
Proud to have spoken @GeorgeMasonU graduation this weekend: http://t.co/wq4KikbG3d. Remember grads: Don't be afraid to fail.
Senator, VT
Patrick Leahy
1-Pager: Claims That S.744 Does Nothing To Address Border Security Ring Hollow [DETAILS:] #CIRmarkup #Immigration http://t.co/ro7BtVtbPv
Senator, VT
Bernie Sanders
The US has the most unequal distribution of wealth and income of any major country in the industrialized world.
Senator, NY
Chuck Schumer
The amended Franken8 amendment to S.744 is adopted by voice vote. #cirmarkup @alfranken http://t.co/W9h9WFKN5Z
Senator, CT
Chris Murphy
Following a roundtable w CT veterans, discussing steps Congress can and should take to reduce the #VAbacklog now http://t.co/d5GRiCcDH1
Senator, NY
Chuck Schumer
The Sessions31 amendment to S.744 is not agreed to, 8-10, by the Senate Judiciary Committee #cirmarkup
Representative, GA
John Barrow
Great morning talking at TW Josey H.S. in Augusta. Always nice to visit students in #ga2. http://t.co/4oPuvG1z7r
Senator, NY
Chuck Schumer
The Klobuchar2 amendment to S.744 is adopted by voice vote. #cirmarkup @amyklobuchar http://t.co/lDLfDCA6JG
Senator, NY
Chuck Schumer
The amended Graham2 amendment to S.744 is adopted by voice vote. #cirmarkup @grahamblog http://t.co/SJO72sV38c
Representative, KY
John Yarmuth
RT @KET: We continue One to One w @BillKET's #KETinDC interviews. Tonight is @RepJohnYarmuth at 6:30/5:30 pm, KET
Senator, NY
Chuck Schumer
The Feinstein3 amendment to S.744 is adopted by voice vote. #cirmarkup @SenFeinstein http://t.co/s9BnXfjSTd
Representative, CO
Jared Polis
Talked w/ @JansingCo on @MSNBC about #AP phone hacking & Telephone Records Protection Act http://t.co/jl37WMg2J6
Representative, CT
Jim Himes
Feeling a little poignant sitting in a new NY-bound Metronorth car. Nobody seems jumpy, even up front. #carryon http://t.co/OnjZsEBsyz
Senator, NY
Chuck Schumer
The Hatch7 amendment to S.744 was adopted by voice vote. #cirmarkup @OrrinHatch http://t.co/d2bQWDWrYl
Representative, CA
Anna Eshoo
RT @GRO_APCO: Great to hear from @RepAnnaEshoo at the first public safety app hackathon #atthack at the @ATT Foundry in Palo Alto http://t.…
Representative, CA
Anna Eshoo
RT @FSFP: Join FSFP Campaign Director Peter Schurman & @RepAnnaEshoo June 1st for an engaging panel on #CitizensUnited http://t.co/weUKVaRz…
Senator, NY
Chuck Schumer
The Leahy3 amendment to S.744 was adopted by voice vote. #cirmarkup @SenatorLeahy http://t.co/gfG7PSJAht
Representative, PR
Pedro Pierluisi
Con estudiantes q me esperaban en Ponce junto a @mayitamelendez http://t.co/5Gn5K5cdON
Senator, VT
Patrick Leahy
Details On Approval Of Leahy3 (VAWA remedy) In #CIRmarkup [LINK:] http://t.co/T86bj4GGRp
Representative, CA
Lucille Roybal-Allard
May is #FosterCareMonth. I joined the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth because I believe all children deserve safe and loving homes.
Representative, PR
Pedro Pierluisi
Llegando a Ponce a ver proyectos con @MayitaEMelendez
Representative, CT
Rosa DeLauro
ICYMI: Why Environmentalists (and Every American) Should Reject the House Farm Bill http://t.co/xs4DMOCXl2
Representative, GA
Hank Johnson
For more on my work to protect your mobile privacy, check out the APPS Act: http://t.co/vCPrBeLWbz
Representative, GA
Hank Johnson
Excited to talk about the APPS Act, mobile privacy, and Google Glass in a few minutes on @CNBC's @SquawkStreet
Representative, KY
John Yarmuth
Unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a career change? Join me on 6/21 for my 4th Build Your Skills Workshop: http://t.co/8eppdb82Ks
Senator, NH
Jeanne Shaheen
American families are footing the bill for an outdated sugar program benefiting sugar growers. Time is now for reform http://t.co/KJ657lbeQj
Representative, TX
Eddie Johnson
Good Morning Texas
Senator, WV
Joe Manchin
Countdown #WV150 #31days McDowell : Visit the 75 mile addition to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails Family, the Indian Ridge Trail System. #tourism
Senator, VT
Patrick Leahy
Leahy Brief Opening Statement For Today’s #CIRmarkup [LINK:] http://t.co/bzEPri8Zw7
Senator, WV
Joe Manchin
Countdown #WV150 #31days McDowell County: Home to @HomerHickam author of Rocket Boys.http://t.co/GSqW238xzK #fact
Senator, OH
Sherrod Brown
Learn more from @Cincienquirer on why we need #StudentLoan reform & need to avoid a rate hike in July: http://t.co/GCR0wSmkZX
Senator, VT
Patrick Leahy
Leahy3 (Viol. Against Women Act remedy) will be 1st up in #CIRmarkup -- LINK: http://t.co/rSt9GiRitD
Senator, VT
Patrick Leahy
1-Pager: #CIRmarkup Enters 4th Day [LINK] -- http://t.co/Fr1aTMykpa
Representative, CO
Jared Polis
Watch @jaredpolis now on @MSNBC w/ @chrisjansing 2 talk #AP phone hacking, need 4 Telephone Records Protection Act @jansingco
Senator, VT
Bernie Sanders
Today's news from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.): http://t.co/3fBoVYo1Z3 #Vt #Vermont #SocialSecurity
Senator, OH
Sherrod Brown
.@USATODAY agrees – it’s time to end #TooBigToFail. Read more: http://t.co/kMuKYx4rea
Senator, NY
Chuck Schumer
Starting #cirmarkup in ten minutes. Watch LIVE here: http://t.co/ecu39p7vWz
Senator, CT
Chris Murphy
I'm taking the #SNAP challenge this week to learn firsthand what it means to live on the food stamp budget: $3 per day. I'll tweet as I go
Senator, VT
Patrick Leahy
10am starttime today for #CIRmarkup on #immigration bill. Watch live WEBCAST at Judiciary Committee website: http://t.co/T79jWrQm6O
Senator, VT
Patrick Leahy
“2 weeks of solid achievement…spirit of honest legislating” -- NYT edit. on #CIRmarkup [LINK:] http://t.co/GTjnqoaMwe

REPUBLICANS

Representative, TN
Marsha Blackburn
What would you do with an extra $14,768? http://t.co/7G5rwK5uEI
Representative, AR
Tim Griffin
The #IRS is deeply political — and very Democratic (via @dcexaminer) https://t.co/Ybh7Fek4tD #ar2 #tcot
Representative, MI
Bill Huizenga
.@WashingtonPost Fact Checker takes #IRS to task, gives Lerner a "bushel of Pinocchios" http://t.co/TQEU4gFkeX #tcot
Senator, SC
Lindsey Graham
Now speaking on the amendment regarding asylum to the immigration bill. WATCH: http://t.co/n9VWcyTmyU
Representative, FL
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Join @PinecrestFL Library on 5/21 as children reenact famous historical figures! #Miami http://t.co/1ZYukLfOL5
Representative, OH
John Boehner
.@AAF survey: Young adults more likely to drop health coverage due to rising cost of insurance premiums under #hcr http://t.co/CgYaD0eCxC
Representative, CO
Cory Gardner
MT @HouseCommerce: ON THE CLOCK: 1,704 days since the #KeystoneXL app was submitted. It's #TimeToBuild #4jobs
Representative, VA
Randy Forbes
Is the Prevent IRS Overreach Act a necessary step to ensure protection for the American people? Take my poll here: http://t.co/WmEPJuSdPx
Representative, FL
Tom Rooney
#DumpTheIRS #FairTax RT @gbennettpost Rep. Tom Rooney on IRS: ‘Tear it down and start over’ http://t.co/TcQhGfWdsk
Representative, TN
Scott DesJarlais
.@GOPoversight will investigate #IRS in a hearing on Wednesday. Stay tuned for details.
Representative, CA
John Campbell
The scandals broiling in DC have everything to do with unchecked federal power accountable to no one. My thoughts: http://t.co/ZjoBmmH20F
Representative, PA
Mike Fitzpatrick
FACT: Construction of the #KeystoneXL Pipeline will create approximately 20K new jobs & bring in $7B in investment http://t.co/AYnp9sU4W3
Representative, MI
Bill Huizenga
Photo Contest: Help me display the 2nd District's beauty & the best West Michigan has to offer! Learn how Here: http://t.co/rNyjSJ6wW1
Representative, AR
Tim Griffin
Flashback: Schumer, Franken urged #IRS to target tea party in 2012 (via @DailyCaller) https://t.co/bCD0b1PwcD #ar2 #tcot
Representative, KS
Lynn Jenkins
My weekly update is out! Read about the #IRS investigation, repealing the #healthcare law, and more! http://t.co/5PuppCtyew
Representative, FL
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
On @ActualidadRadio this AM talking about the issues of the day! #SoFL http://t.co/A9AYuOFjoN
Senator, IN
Dan Coats
Huge sports week ahead in Indiana with @Pacers playing Heat and the 97th Indy 500
Senator, IN
Dan Coats
Congrats to Indiana native @edcarpenter20 on winning the pole for Sunday’s Indy 500
Representative, MN
Erik Paulsen
Congress On Your Corner time. Chatting with residents at the Maple Grove Cub Foods #stribpol #mn3 http://t.co/FLlWCmCogP
Representative, OH
Mike Turner
ABC 22 News - Congressman Mike Turner Introduces Legislation After IRS Scandal: http://t.co/G7vxPhUN8l
Representative, NV
Joe Heck
Thx for your support! MT @RepErikPaulsen: Proud co-sponsor of @RepJoeHeck's bill to protect the integrity of our nation's military awards.
Representative, OH
John Boehner
MT @RepAndyHarrisMD: Here's a video of the Weekly GOP Address I gave on Obamacare. I was joined by @theredtapetower http://t.co/hE6peXXbNk
Representative, TX
Joe Barton
1704 days & counting. It's time to create jobs & energy security. It's #TimeToBuild #KeystoneXL #txcot #txgop #teaparty #texas #tx
Representative, NV
Joe Heck
#StolenValor Act gets a vote today. Learn more here - http://t.co/rGtf6MI4wA RT if you support protecting sanctity of military awards #NV03
Representative, NC
Walter Jones
It was an honor to support our wounded veterans this weekend at the classic car cruise in Greenville. http://t.co/iu9hPwquEG
Senator, TX
John Cornyn
CBS: Obama Cultivating 'Culture of Cover-ups and Intimidation,' Cornyn Says http://t.co/BVXWZtrSB8
Representative, OK
James Lankford
Praying for the families in central OK who were hit hard by yesterday's tornadoes http://t.co/ad1ZPbKhOP Stay safe.
Representative, AZ
Paul Gosar
Cincinnati IRS official: “Everything comes from the top.” Except for truth, we @GOPoversight have to fight for that. http://t.co/KrHBgJXxxL
Representative, LA
Charles Boustany
Nothing American about #IRS targeting groups based on political beliefs. RT if you agree. #tcot #teaparty @gopconference @WaysandMeansGOP
Representative, TX
Kevin Brady
EDITORIAL CARTOON: I am not a crook ... http://t.co/563Jbmrf2C
Representative, AL
Rep. Martha Roby
The construction of #KeystonePipeline could lead to approximately 20,000 new jobs. It is past time to approve the project.
Representative, AL
Robert Aderholt
I just added photos from recent events around the 4th Congressional District and in DC. Check them out here: http://t.co/AywjnxyPTd
Representative, TN
Diane Black
Interested in updates longer than 140 characters? If so, check out my Facebook pg & help me reach 8000 "likes" http://t.co/YOxyoaPxRh
Representative, PA
Mike Fitzpatrick
ICYMI: It should be a no-brainer for #CMS to continue funding this local senior health care program: http://t.co/6D2WuM8BxM RT if you agree.
Representative, AL
Rep. Martha Roby
This week the House will vote to approve the #Keystone Pipeline, help our nation's veterans, and tackle a major student loan issue.
Representative, NE
Adrian Smith
RT @nebraskanews: Congressman Smith quizzes IRS head about targetting conservative groups (AUDIO) http://t.co/Uu4AGYXAcm
Representative, IL
Adam Kinzinger
You can find the House's schedule for the week at @GOPleader's site, http://t.co/YhluOQDQuL. The list includes H.R. 3, to approve #keystone
Representative, MI
Justin Amash
Thx to No Budget, No Pay, debt limit was raised automatically by > $300B yesterday--enough to run MI gov't for 6 yrs. http://t.co/dqdzvIDjU5
Senator, WY
John Barrasso
.@NYTimes’ Robert Pear outlines fallout from “Sebelius Shakedown” & how potential #Obamacare donors grow skittish http://t.co/5vQcLQUNjE