m-python">steem-python</a> library.</p>

<h2 id="intro">Intro</h2>

<p>The Steem python library has a built-in function to transmit transactions to the blockchain. We are using the <code class="highlighter-rouge">approve_witness</code> and <code class="highlighter-rouge">disapprove_witness</code> method found within the <code class="highlighter-rouge">commit</code> class in the library. We also use the <code class="highlighter-rouge">get_active_witnesses</code> function to query the blockchain for a list of