By picking up radio signals sent from the U.S. Capitol Building, Capitol Bells is the only app that provides real-time vote updates from both chambers of Congress. With its virtual voting feature, you can weigh in with your Congresswoman, from your smart phone to hers, just minutes before she votes. Our goal is to create a data layer for democracy. That means public opinion on any bill, in any district, at any time. Let's make democracy happen.   “I am excited that now Capitol Bells will be offering another way for my constituents to communicate with me and other members of Congress about their views on legislation in real time, as votes are happening," says Congressman Polis. "I am proud to support efforts like Capitol Bells that demonstrate how technology and innovation can both ensure greater transparency as well as foster increased civic participation.”   "I’ve also started using Capitol Bells," says Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline. "This application allows me to be even more informed about how my constituents would vote on an issue right before I head down to the House floor to cast my vote."   At Capitol Bells, we are simultaneously engaging elected officials and the public to create a new standard for representative democracy.

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Trouble getting Capitol Bells to launch? Try CNET's easy solution for fixing 95% of app crashes. A hard restart should do the trick.   I didn't "Allow" push notifications. Can I fix that? Yes! To begin, simply tap on "Settings" in your homescreen. Now tap "Notifications" - it should be near the top. Lastly, scroll down to "Capitol Bells" in the notification center to turn the alerts on and adjust your preferences.   Something else? Feel free to ask for help on Twitter or send an e-mail to Info@CapitolBells.com.       Special thanks goes out to Socrates Gusto for the gracious use of his brilliant photography on this site. Please support him by checking out these incredible galleries of photos taken in the DC area and around the world after his tour of duty in Kandahar, Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division.