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State of the Union Address Response

State of the Union Address Response

clotureclub January 31, 2012 0

I just saw the State of the Union address

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Congressional Staff Span

Congressional Staff Span

clotureclub January 10, 2012 0

Dear Cloture Detective, I was wondering how long the history of Congressional staff spans

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The Five Horniest American Presidents

The Five Horniest American Presidents

clotureclub April 12, 2011 0

Politicians are not known for being immune to scandals. After the jump, we take a look at the top 5 horniest politicians.

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St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon in the Capitol

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon in the Capitol

clotureclub March 7, 2011 1

Back from retirement or like a after a long hiatus..... re-introducing Cloture Detective, renamed and re-enhanced!

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Historian: State of the Union Outbreaks

Historian: State of the Union Outbreaks

clotureclub January 25, 2011 0

Last year we saw Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina shout 'You lie' during the President's SOTU speech. Have there been other instances

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Historian: Prohibition and Congress

Historian: Prohibition and Congress

clotureclub December 20, 2010 0

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

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Historian: The Whisper Spot in Statuary Hall

Historian: The Whisper Spot in Statuary Hall

clotureclub November 30, 2010 0

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

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Father Damian in the Capitol

Father Damian in the Capitol

clotureclub November 19, 2010 0

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

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Introducing Cloture Historian

Introducing Cloture Historian

Bill on Capitol Hill November 9, 2010 0

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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