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Congressional Staff Span
Dear Cloture Detective, I was wondering how long the history of Congressional staff spans
Read More »The Five Horniest American Presidents
Politicians are not known for being immune to scandals. After the jump, we take a look at the top 5 horniest politicians.
Read More »St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon in the Capitol
Back from retirement or like a after a long hiatus..... re-introducing Cloture Detective, renamed and re-enhanced!
Read More »Historian: State of the Union Outbreaks
Last year we saw Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina shout 'You lie' during the President's SOTU speech. Have there been other instances
Read More »Historian: Prohibition and Congress
I've heard rumors that despite prohibition being in effect in the 1920's, Members of Congress didn't always adhere to this and there was a bootlegger that was strictly for Members. Is this true
Read More »Historian: The Whisper Spot in Statuary Hall
The Whisper in Statuary Hall is a popular place that I've taken my friends and family on tours to. I had a question, and a simple yes or no would suffice, but is
Read More »Father Damian in the Capitol
Dear Cloture Historian - When I was an intern, I was told that the Father Damian Statue was just like him in that he wore a boxlike cloak to shield him from contracting
Read More »Introducing Cloture Historian
Ever wondered if the chandelier in the Senate Ornamental Air Shaft was from the Titanic (it wasn’t)? What about the stories about John Quincy Adams “sleeping” at his desk to spy on political opponents? If you’ve
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