Tech Law Journal Congressional Scorecard 1998 Tech Law Journal rated the 435 members of the House of Representatives and 100 Senators of the 105 Congress on the basis of their support for high tech in 1998. The rating is a 0 to 100 scale, with 100 reflecting a perfect score. Twenty-three Representatives had scores of 100. Tech Law Journal also produced lists of the Top Ten Representatives and Top Ten Senators. These ranking were based on the Scorecard ratings, as well as leadership on high tech issues.
Region is important.
The legislators from the South and Plains states tend to be about average. Political party is important. The average score for Republicans is higher than for Democrats. Race is significant. Black Representatives have a lower average score than non-black Representatives.