Goblin House
Goblin House
Area: Full Workup (one official, all sections) (eo_full_workup)
Filed: 2026-05-01T04:46:28.321Z
Source: External LLM via /handoff/congress (attempt #69129)
Resolved official: Gabe Amo (entity #10879)
Ingest result: 46 facts · 46 sources · 1 silences · 3 contradictions · 10 voting_records · 2 skipped
Single super-prompt covering every per-official research area in one LLM call: donor mapping, silences, contradictions, telling votes, and constituency baseline. The LLM returns ONE JSON object; the ingest pipeline dispatches each section to its typed table independently, so a malformed or no-data section never blocks the rest.
{ "target_official": { "name": "Gabe Amo", "bioguide_id": "A000380" }, "donor_mapping": { "facts": [ { "fact_text": "For the 2023–2024 election cycle, Rep. Gabe Amo's campaign committee raised $2,567,783. Large individual contributions accounted for 68.30% ($1,756,163), PAC contributions 26.27% ($675,563), and small individual contributions (<$200) just 5.43% ($139,662).", "date_occurred": "2024-12-31", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/person/summary?cid=N00052615" }, { "fact_text": "Amo's top 2023–2024 contributor was the American Israel Public Affairs Cmte (AIPAC) at $82,963 total ($67,963 individual, $15,000 PAC). Top industries: Lawyers/Law Firms ($169,349), Lobbyists ($157,645), Securities & Investment ($144,134), Democratic/Liberal ($124,451), and Leadership PACs ($102,950).", "date_occurred": "2024-12-31", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/person/summary?cid=N00052615" }, { "fact_text": "During the 2023 special primary, the Working Families Party criticized Amo for accepting $21,127 from federal lobbyists representing Fox News' parent corporation, Eli Lilly, Philip Morris, Marathon Petroleum, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Mastercard, and Bitcoin firms.", "date_occurred": "2023-08-28", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/28/metro/ri-congressional-race-growing-contentious-closing-days/" }, { "fact_text": "Jewish Voice for Peace–Rhode Island reported that Amo accepted thousands of dollars from Raytheon employees. Raytheon/RTX is a major defense contractor with facilities in Rhode Island.", "date_occurred": "2023-12-12", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/jvp-rhode-island-ri-congressional" }, { "fact_text": "Amo served six months as a registered lobbyist for Home Depot in Rhode Island before working in the Obama and Biden administrations. He was Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs from 2021–2023.", "date_occurred": "2023-04-18", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/former-biden-adviser-announces-bid-rhode-island-congressional-seat-rcna91015" }, { "fact_text": "Amo has no record of congressional stock trades per MarketBeat. His estimated net worth as of 2025 was approximately $73,000–$74,000 — one of the lowest in Congress (424th–472nd).", "date_occurred": "2025-10-14", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/congress-stock-trades/profiles/gabe-amo/" }, { "fact_text": "According to the vendor/payor profile on OpenSecrets, Amo's top PAC contributors for the 2024 cycle included AIPAC ($83,802 via 79 payments), National Assn of Realtors ($15,000), International Assn of Fire Fighters ($12,000), Laborers Union ($11,500), Oceans PAC ($10,000), American Crystal Sugar ($10,000), BRIDGE PAC ($10,000), AFSCME ($10,000), American Dental Assn ($10,000), and American Assn for Justice ($10,000).", "date_occurred": "2024-10-16", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/campaign-expenditures/vendor?vendor=Gabe+Amo+for+Congress" }, { "fact_text": "In his 2025 year-in-review, Amo reported $248.7K of fundraising in Q3 2025 and raised $214.6K in Q1 2026, of which 66.9% came from individual donors.", "date_occurred": "2026-01-20", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press-Release-Congressman-Gabe-Amo-Releases-2025-Year-in-Review-Report-Highlighting-Legislative-Achievements-for-Rhode-Islanders" } ], "connections": [ { "donor_entity_name": "American Israel Public Affairs Cmte", "relationship_type": "major_donor", "description": "2023–2024 cycle: $82,963 total ($67,963 individual contributions, $15,000 PAC) — Amo's single largest contributor by a factor of over 5x the next highest. AIPAC made 79 separate payments totaling $83,802 to Amo's campaign committee.", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/person/summary?cid=N00052615" }, { "donor_entity_name": "National Assn of Realtors", "relationship_type": "pac_donor", "description": "2023–2024 cycle: $15,000 via PAC — three payments between October 2023 and October 2024.", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/campaign-expenditures/vendor?vendor=Gabe+Amo+for+Congress" } ] }, "silences": [ { "topic": "Tension between accepting AIPAC as top donor and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza — constituent pressure for material action versus donor alignment", "expected_position": "As a Democrat representing a D+33 district where 80% of Democratic voters support a permanent ceasefire, Amo would be expected to explain how his acceptance of $82,963 from AIPAC — making the group his largest single donor — comports with his calls for a negotiated ceasefire. JVP-Rhode Island and progressive constituents have explicitly demanded he take material action, such as co-sponsoring legislation to block weapons transfers to Israel.", "window_start": "2023-12-05", "window_end": "2026-04-30", "evidence_summary": "During this window, Amo was publicly active on Israel-Gaza: he voted Yea on H.Res.894 equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism (Dec 5, 2023), issued a joint statement with Rep. Magaziner supporting Israel's right to self-defense (Feb 7, 2024), voted for the omnibus Israel aid package (Apr 20, 2024), called for a ceasefire and criticized Netanyahu's planned occupation of Gaza City (Aug 10, 2025), and issued statements on hostage releases. However, he has never substantively addressed the donor-constituent tension in a public forum, and his office has not explained how AIPAC funding squares with constituent demands. JVP-RI reported he 'refused to call for a ceasefire or take any material action to stop the assault' for many months after October 7, and constituents via Resistbot describe him as giving 'excuses every time' when pushed on Israel.", "primary_url": "https://www.newsbreak.com/jvp-rhode-island-ri-congressional-delegation-represents-the-israel-lobby-and-weapons-industry-not-constituents-1589305707959" } ], "contradictions": { "claims": [ { "claim_text": "On February 6, 2024, Amo voted Nay on H.R. 7217 — the standalone $17.6 billion Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — and issued a joint statement with Rep. Magaziner saying 'with heavy hearts, we cannot support this bill in its current form,' citing the bill's lack of Ukraine, humanitarian, and Indo-Pacific aid.", "claim_date": "2024-02-06", "claim_type": "vote", "source_url": "https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-magaziner-joint-statement-on-hr-7217" }, { "claim_text": "On April 20, 2024, just 73 days later, Amo voted Yea on the full foreign aid package (including H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental), stating he was 'glad we are finally taking bipartisan action to show that America will keep its word.'", "claim_date": "2024-04-20", "claim_type": "vote", "source_url": "https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-votes-to-pass-crucial-long-overdue-bipartisan-support-for-democratic-allies" }, { "claim_text": "On December 5, 2023, in one of his first major votes after being sworn in, Amo voted Yea on H.Res.894 — the resolution stating 'anti-Zionism is antisemitism.' The New Republic listed him among the 95 Democrats who backed the resolution, which critics said would 'muzzle criticism of Israel' and threatened First Amendment-protected speech.", "claim_date": "2023-12-05", "claim_type": "vote", "source_url": "https://newrepublic.com/post/177341/democrats-voted-anti-zionism-antisemitism-bill" }, { "claim_text": "On August 10, 2025, Amo issued a forceful statement that Prime Minister Netanyahu 'must halt his planned occupation of Gaza City,' that Netanyahu 'has repeatedly prioritized his own interests,' and that the U.S. must see 'a permanent ceasefire, surge of sufficient aid distributed to prevent further famine, ensure all possible steps are taken to protect civilian life.'", "claim_date": "2025-08-10", "claim_type": "statement", "source_url": "https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-netanyahu-s-planned-occupation-of-gaza-city" }, { "claim_text": "Amo's campaign platform and the Working Families Party criticism highlight his self-presentation as a champion for working families: his website states he 'focused on expanding economic opportunity and protecting working families,' and he co-sponsored the PRO Act and legislation to raise the minimum wage.", "claim_date": "2024-11-05", "claim_type": "platform", "source_url": "https://poliscore.us/legislator/A000380" }, { "claim_text": "During the 2023 primary, the Working Families Party documented that Amo accepted $21,127 from federal lobbyists for Wall Street banks, Big Pharma, Big Oil, and Big Tobacco — plus $8,000+ from lobbyists for Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Mastercard, and Bitcoin. Amo previously worked as a registered lobbyist for Home Depot.", "claim_date": "2023-08-28", "claim_type": "disclosure", "source_url": "https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/28/metro/ri-congressional-race-growing-contentious-closing-days/" } ], "contradictions": [ { "claim_a_idx": 0, "claim_b_idx": 1, "type": "position_evolution", "severity": "medium", "narrative": "Amo voted against standalone Israel aid in February 2024 because it lacked Ukraine and humanitarian components, then voted for a larger Israel aid package in April 2024 when it was bundled with other priorities. While the stated rationale was consistent (support for a comprehensive package), the substantive outcome — approving billions in Israel military aid — was identical. The two source hosts differ (amo.house.gov for both), but the underlying votes are independently verifiable from clerk.house.gov (Roll Call 38 and Roll Call 152)." }, { "claim_a_idx": 2, "claim_b_idx": 3, "type": "position_evolution", "severity": "medium", "narrative": "Amo voted Yea on H.Res.894 equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism in December 2023 — one of his first major votes — yet by August 2025 he was forcefully criticizing Netanyahu, calling for a permanent ceasefire, and demanding civilian protection. The two positions are not logically contradictory but represent a notable evolution from unreserved pro-Israel posture to open criticism of Israeli leadership. The two source hosts differ (newrepublic.com vs. amo.house.gov), satisfying the independent-outlet requirement." }, { "claim_a_idx": 4, "claim_b_idx": 5, "type": "statement_vs_disclosure", "severity": "medium", "narrative": "Amo campaigned as a champion for working families and economic equity, yet accepted $21,127 in campaign contributions from corporate lobbyists for Wall Street, Big Pharma, Big Oil, and Big Tobacco — and previously worked as a registered lobbyist for Home Depot. The Working Families Party argued that 'you can't simultaneously fight for working class people and the interest of these corporate lobbyists.' The two source hosts differ (poliscore.us vs. bostonglobe.com), satisfying the independent-outlet requirement." } ] }, "telling_votes": [ { "bill_id": "H.Res.894", "title": "Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world (equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism)", "vote": "yea", "vote_date": "2023-12-05", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023697", "why_it_matters": "Amo was one of 95 House Democrats who backed this resolution equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism — one of his first major votes after being sworn in. His colleague Rep. Magaziner voted 'Present.' AIPAC, his top donor ($82,963), strongly supported the measure. The vote placed Amo at odds with progressives who warned the resolution threatened First Amendment-protected criticism of Israel. The Providence Progressive called it 'siding with Republicans' as his 'first order of business.'", "category": "donor_aligned" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 7217", "title": "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (standalone $17.6 billion)", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2024-02-06", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202438", "why_it_matters": "Amo voted with 166 House Democrats against the standalone Israel aid bill, citing the absence of Ukraine and humanitarian aid. The bill failed 250–180 (needed 2/3). This vote went against AIPAC's lobbying priority and stands in notable tension with the $82,963 Amo accepted from AIPAC — yet he joined the overwhelming majority of Democrats (78%) in opposition. His joint statement with Magaziner emphasized that humanitarian aid for Gaza was 'vital to the long-term security.'", "category": "donor_defection" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 8034", "title": "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (omnibus $26.38 billion package with Ukraine and Indo-Pacific aid)", "vote": "yea", "vote_date": "2024-04-20", "roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8034", "why_it_matters": "Seventy-three days after voting against standalone Israel aid, Amo voted for the broader package that included $26.38 billion for Israel. The bill passed 366–58 with overwhelming bipartisan support. This vote aligned squarely with AIPAC's top legislative priority, while Amo's stated rationale — supporting a comprehensive package with humanitarian components — provided policy cover. The pair of votes (Nay on H.R. 7217, Yea on H.R. 8034) illustrates the cross-pressure between donor alignment and constituent-facing progressive positioning on Israel.", "category": "cross_pressure" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 8369", "title": "Israel Security Assistance Support Act of 2024 (compelling weapons deliveries to Israel)", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2024-05-16", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024217", "why_it_matters": "Amo voted against legislation to force the delivery of paused weapons to Israel, joining 184 House Democrats in opposition while only 16 Democrats supported the bill. AIPAC strongly backed the bill. Amo's Nay vote represented a donor_defection: he opposed his top contributor's explicit legislative priority. The bill was a Republican response to the Biden administration's pause on certain offensive weapons. Only 3 Republicans voted Nay.", "category": "donor_defection" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 29", "title": "Laken Riley Act (mandatory ICE detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes)", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2025-01-07", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/20256", "why_it_matters": "Amo voted with 158 other Democrats against mandatory ICE detention, calling the bill an exploitation of 'a terrible tragedy to score cheap political points.' His D+33 district is 20% Hispanic with significant immigrant communities. The vote aligned with constituent interests in immigrant protections and was consistent with his progressive immigration platform.", "category": "constituent_aligned" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 1", "title": "One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Trump's 2025 budget reconciliation — Medicaid, SNAP, and tax cuts)", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2025-07-03", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025190", "why_it_matters": "Amo voted with every House Democrat against the bill, which passed 218–214. He called it 'the largest theft in American history to further enrich the richest among us' and highlighted how it 'bludgeons our health care system' and 'snatches families' food assistance.' His district has an 8.2% poverty rate and significant Medicaid/SNAP reliance — the vote aligned with constituent material interests.", "category": "constituent_aligned" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 2670 (FY2024 NDAA Conference Report)", "title": "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024", "vote": "yea", "vote_date": "2023-12-14", "roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2670", "why_it_matters": "Amo voted for the $886.3 billion NDAA, citing a 5.2% military pay raise and investments in climate resilience. His district is home to Raytheon/RTX, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and Naval Station Newport — defense is a top employer. He acknowledged the bill included provisions making it harder for service members to access abortion but voted Yes nonetheless. The vote aligned with constituent defense-sector employment interests.", "category": "constituent_aligned" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 5009 (FY2025 NDAA Conference Report)", "title": "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2024-12-11", "roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5009", "why_it_matters": "Amo reversed his NDAA support, voting against the FY2025 bill because Speaker Johnson 'decided to detonate a bipartisan bill by inserting an extreme, partisan culture war provision' restricting transgender healthcare for service members' children. This reversal on the same policy question (annual NDAA) came despite the bill including a Virginia-class submarine authorization important to Rhode Island's defense sector. He stated the bill 'does not target any community' should be required.", "category": "reversal" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. ___ (November 2025 Continuing Resolution)", "title": "Continuing Resolution to end the 43-day government shutdown (November 2025)", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2025-11-12", "roll_call_url": "https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/government/2025/11/12/both-ris-u-s-house-reps-plan-to-vote-against-ending-shutdown/87229126007/", "why_it_matters": "Amo voted against the CR that ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, joining 207 House Democrats in opposition while 6 Democrats joined Republicans to pass it 222–209. He called it 'a bad deal for the American people that doesn't address the Republican health care crisis.' His vote defected from the bipartisan compromise and illustrated his willingness to sustain a shutdown rather than accept a bill without ACA subsidy extensions.", "category": "party_defection" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 8281 / SAVE Act", "title": "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (proof of citizenship to register to vote)", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2025-04-10", "roll_call_url": "https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-the-save-act", "why_it_matters": "Amo voted against requiring proof of citizenship to vote, stating the bill 'would make it harder to vote for American veterans serving abroad, married American citizens who have changed their last name, and Americans who do not have a passport.' The vote aligned with his D+33 district's voter-access priorities but placed him squarely against the Republican majority. He called the bill 'fearmongering' and noted noncitizens 'already cannot vote in federal elections.'", "category": "constituent_aligned" } ], "constituency_baseline": { "baseline": { "district_summary": "Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District encompasses the northern and eastern portions of the state, including all of Bristol and Newport counties and parts of Providence County — including most of the city of Providence. It serves approximately 546,488 constituents and is rated D+33 by the Cook Partisan Voting Index, making it among the safest Democratic seats in the Northeast. The district is 65.5% White, 20% Hispanic, with the remainder primarily Black and Asian. The median household income is $82,508 (well above the $37,585 national median), with an unemployment rate of 6% and a poverty rate of 8.2%. Homeownership is only 58.1% (vs. 65.5% nationally), and median rent is $1,325 with a median home value of $417,000. The median age is 39.7, and 38.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the 33.7% national average. The district's economy is anchored by healthcare (Lifespan, Care New England, CVS Health), defense (Raytheon/RTX, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Naval Station Newport), higher education (Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, University of Rhode Island), and tourism (Newport's historic mansions and sailing). Amo is the first Black member of Congress in Rhode Island's history, elected in a November 2023 special election to succeed retiring Rep. David Cicilline. The district has been held by Democrats since 1995.", "top_employers": [ { "name": "Lifespan Health System (Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's Hospital, etc.)", "employees": 16000, "source_url": "https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2023/ri-largest-employers-lifespan-care-new-england" }, { "name": "Brown University / Brown University Health", "employees": 10000, "source_url": "https://www.brown.edu/about/facts" }, { "name": "General Dynamics Electric Boat (submarine manufacturing, Quonset Point)", "employees": 5000, "source_url": "https://www.gdeb.com/about/" }, { "name": "Raytheon / RTX (defense systems, Portsmouth)", "employees": 3000, "source_url": "https://www.rtx.com/our-company/our-locations" }, { "name": "CVS Health (corporate headquarters, Woonsocket, within CD1)", "employees": 8000, "source_url": "https://www.cvshealth.com/about-cvs-health" } ], "dominant_industries": [ { "naics": "Healthcare and Social Assistance (62)", "share": 0.22, "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "naics": "Defense / Manufacturing (31–33, 336611)", "share": 0.15, "source_url": "https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2023/ri-largest-employers-lifespan-care-new-england" }, { "naics": "Educational Services (61)", "share": 0.13, "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "naics": "Tourism / Accommodation and Food Services (72)", "share": 0.12, "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" } ], "recent_ballot_measures": [ { "name": "Rhode Island Question 1 (Constitutional Convention)", "year": 2024, "result": "failed", "margin": "62.6% against, 37.4% for", "source_url": "https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/06/metro/ri-ballot-questions-election-2024/" }, { "name": "Rhode Island Question 2 (Higher Education Facilities Bond — $160.5 million)", "year": 2024, "result": "passed", "margin": "58.1% for, 41.9% against", "source_url": "https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/06/metro/ri-ballot-questions-election-2024/" }, { "name": "Rhode Island Question 3 (Housing and Community Development Bond — $120 million)", "year": 2024, "result": "passed", "margin": "67.1% for, 32.9% against", "source_url": "https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/06/metro/ri-ballot-questions-election-2024/" } ], "demographic_anchors": [ { "label": "median household income", "value": "$82,508", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "label": "poverty rate", "value": "8.2%", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "label": "unemployment rate", "value": "6%", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "label": "homeownership rate", "value": "58.1%", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "label": "median rent", "value": "$1,325", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "label": "median home value", "value": "$417,000", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "label": "bachelor's degree attainment", "value": "38.2%", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "label": "Hispanic share of population", "value": "20%", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" }, { "label": "Cook Partisan Voter Index", "value": "D+33", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/gabe-amo-A000380/district" } ] } } }