Tinder for Congress
Referandom turns bills in the U.S. Congress into plain-language cards. Swipe to say where you stand, then see what Congress did, and for bills that came to a recorded vote, how each member voted. You don't need to know politics to join in. Being curious is enough.
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Our Mission
Referandom is nonpartisan and powered by CDR Technology Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working on technology and research for better governance. Our mission is to make the work of the U.S. Congress easy to follow for everyone, starting with young voters: what each bill does, what Congress did with it and how each member voted, straight from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate. Everything on the site is free, with no ads and no paywall.
Swipe Bills
Plain-language cards for the bills in Congress. Say yea or nay, then see what Congress did. Swipe Bills
Bills and Roll Call Votes
Every bill's summary, stage, sponsors and recorded votes, updated every day from Congress.gov. Browse Bills
Members of Congress
Every senator and representative, with their voting record and how often they vote the way you do. Find Your Members
Congress Guide
Short answers on how Congress works, from how a bill becomes a law to what a pocket veto is. Read the Guide
Daily Civic Games
A daily word game and crossword about Congress, plus quizzes on how it works. Play Today
How It Works
Swipe a card to vote, then see what Congress did.
- NaySwipe left or press the left arrow key.
- YeaSwipe right or press the right arrow key.
- SkipNot sure? Skip it and the card goes to the back of the deck.
- See What Congress DidFor bills that came to a recorded vote, see how each member voted.
Who Makes Referandom?
Referandom is built by CDR Technology Foundation, Inc., an independent, nonpartisan, U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working on technology and research for better governance. CDR is a name, not an acronym.
- Legal Name
- CDR Technology Foundation, Inc.
- Address
- 8 The Green, Ste B, Dover, DE 19901, United States
- EIN
- 32-0848559
- Incorporated
- Delaware, United States
- Tax Status
- 501(c)(3) public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Exempt Since
- March 6, 2026
- info@referandom.us
Nonpartisan and Free
Takes No Side
Referandom is free, has no ads and takes no side: it does not support or oppose any party or candidate.
Not a Poll
Referandom is not a poll: votes on the site are the opinions of the people who use it, not a representative sample.
Not Affiliated
Referandom is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress, any state, any government agency, or any party, candidate or campaign; it is not a government website.
How We Use AI
Built on CRS
Summaries are written with AI from the Congressional Research Service summary and checked against it. The CRS original is linked on every bill.
No Opinions
A summary doesn't support or oppose a bill. It explains what the bill does and what it changes.
Source Always at Hand
Every card links to the bill on Congress.gov, so you can read the full text yourself.
AI, Clearly Disclosed
Bill summaries, the Congress Guide and the glossary are written with AI and labeled; the game clues are written with AI too. AI never writes votes or results.
How to Reach Us
You can reach the Referandom team by email.
info@referandom.us