U.S. Congress Trivia

1. In December 2006, where was South Dakota Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson when he started bleeding from his brain, causing him to became paralyzed and damaging his speaking abilities?

From Quiz U.S. Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 5

Answer: On a radio show

Johnson was being interviewed on a Yankton, South Dakota radio show when he suffered the attack which was caused by having tangled blood vessels in his brain. Johnson later returned to the Senate two months later with improved speech but used a motorized scooter to travel.

From Quiz US Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 4

Answer: Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

Udall's amendment would have limited the amount of outside money a corporation of union could donate to a political campaign. The amendment passed the Senate Judiciary Committee but failed to receive the necessary 2/3 support of the full Senate.

From Quiz US Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 3

Answer: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Warren suggested the creation of the CFPB as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform. It was speculated that President Obama would have nominated her to lead the bureau but believed she was too polarizing a figure to be confirmed by the Senate. Obama nominated Richard Cordray instead.

From Quiz Ted Kennedy and Boston

Answer: John and Robert

Both brothers were sadly assassinated, one, John, as President of the USA and the second, Robert, a potential president.

From Quiz The U.S. Congress

Answer: Ways and Means

Presumably the name came about as a description by which the "ways and means" of revenues were collected! Members cannot serve on any other Committee although technically they can apply for a waiver. Three former Presidents served as Chairman of the Committee: Polk, Fillmore and McKinley.

From Quiz 2nd in Line: Speakers of the House

Answer: James G Blaine

The election came down to the state of New York. Prior to the election, a Blaine supporter made a speech accusing the Democrats of representing "rum, Romanism, and rebellion." Chastising an opponent for representing drinking, Catholicism, and the Confederacy was not the wisest move in New York and Blaine lost the election.

From Quiz U.S. Senate Members of the 109th Congress, Jan 200

Answer: John McCain

Senator McCain was held for over five years in a North Vietnamese prison camp. His unsuccessful attempt to get the Republican nomination in the 2000 presidential election brought him to national prominence.

From Quiz Diversity in Congress

Answer: Dalip Singh Saund

Saund, an Indian born Democrat from California, served three terms in the House (1957-1962). Hiram Fong (R-HI) was the first Asian-American in the U.S. senate, Daniel Inouye (D-HI) was the first Japanese-American in congress, and S.I. Hayakawa (R-CA) was the first Asian-American to be elected to the senate from the mainland U.S. Interestingly, after Saund, no South Asian was elected to the congress until Bobby Jindal (R-LA) in 2004.

From Quiz Odd U.S. Senate

Answer: He represented three states

In 1849 he represented Illinois then moved to Minnesota and represented them in 1858 and later moved to Missouri where he represented them in 1879.

From Quiz 108th Congress

Answer: Roman Catholic

149 members identified themselves as Roman Catholic, 71 as Baptist.

From Quiz U.S. Midterm Elections 2002

Answer: Norm Coleman

Probably one of the most closely watched races in the country because of the plane crash that killed Senator Paul Wellstone (D) and his replacement by former Vice President Walter Mondale. Norm Coleman (R) is the former mayor of St. Paul. Jim Moore was the Independence Party candidate.

From Quiz Congressional Lingo

Answer: unanimous consent agreement

If you really want to sound cool call it a "UC." :-)

From Quiz Congressional Elections of 2020

Answer: Iowa 2

Iowa's Second District was open due to the retirement of Democrat Dave Loebsack. Iowa Democrats were optimistic about holding on to the seat following their successes in the 2018 elections. Former State Senator Rita Hart (Dem) faced off against current State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Rep), and Miller-Meeks was certified the winner with a margin of six (6) votes out of almost 414,000 cast. California 25 covers Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Incumbent Republican Mike Garcia, who won a special election in May 2020, was facing off against State Representative Christy Smith. Garcia held on to his seat by a 333 vote margin, with both candidates getting just over 169,000 votes in a race that cost $13.6 million. In Illinois 14, freshman Lauren Underwood held onto her seat against millionaire James Oberweis, winning by around 5000 votes, 50.6 to 49.4. In Arizona 1, incumbent Democrat Tom O'Halleran defeated Tiffany Shedd 51 to 48, winning by about 12,000 votes.

From Quiz U.S. Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 5

Answer: Tom Daschle

There was an unspoken rule that one party would not go after the other party's leader. That was broken in 2004 when Thune defeated Daschle. President George W. Bush was popular in the state at the time and Daschle was seen as standing in the way of Bush's agenda. Thune narrowly won 51%-49%. This started a trend of targeting the other party's leaders with Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid, the Republican and Democratic leaders respectively, being target in subsequent elections. Thune had initially ran against and lost to Sen. Tim Johnson in 2002 by 524 votes. Daschle had been essential in securing Johnson's reelection. It was noted by commentators that had Daschle not helped Johnson in 2002 and Thune won, he would have won in 2004 since there would be no strong Republican opposition.

From Quiz US Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 4

Answer: Heather Wilson

Heinrich represented New Mexico's first district in the House from 2009-2013. Wilson held that seat before him until she retired to unsuccessfully run for the Senate in 2008. She ran for the Senate again in 2012, but Heinrich defeated her by receiving 51% of the vote.

From Quiz US Senators of the 113th Congress - Part 1

Answer: Alabama Attorney General

Sessions was first elected to the Senate in 1996 after Democrat Howell Heflin retired. He was re-elected by increasingly wider margins in 2002 and 2008.

From Quiz Ted Kennedy and Boston

Answer: Vicki

Vicki had a daughter, Caroline, before she married Teddy, thus bringing another Caroline into his close family circle.

From Quiz 2nd in Line: Speakers of the House

Answer: James K. Polk

Our 11th President, James K Polk served as Speaker of the House prior to becoming President. Polk is regarded as the first "Dark Horse" President despite his term as Speaker.

From Quiz U.S. Senate Members of the 109th Congress, Jan 200

Answer: California

Maine and Washington were the other two states that had two female senators representing them at the 109th Congress. Senators Boxer and Feinstein were the first women to be elected from the same state in the same election.

From Quiz Odd U.S. Senate

Answer: He was a former slave

He was the second African American to serve in the senate and the first African American to preside over it.

From Quiz 108th Congress

Answer: Texas 15

Congressman Hinojosa represents Texas' 15th Congressional District where 78.3% identify as Hispanic.

From Quiz The House, the Senate, and the Governors, Too

Answer: Mark Green (R-Wisconsin)

Rep. Green's mother is British, as well.

From Quiz U.S. Midterm Elections 2002

Answer: Frank Lautenberg

Scandal-plagued Robert Torricelli (D) withdrew from the New Jersey Senate race and was replaced by former New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg shortly before the election. Doug Forrester (R) would have probably won if not for the replacement. Ted Glick was the Green Party candidate.

From Quiz Congressional Lingo

Answer: The Conference Committee

Or just say, "The bill is in conference right now."

From Quiz The Powers of the U.S. Congress

Answer: The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause

Freedom of Religion. The Establishment Clause states that Congress is prohibited from establishing any religion. The Free Exercise Clause states that Congress may not pass any law that interferes with the free exercise of religion.

From Quiz U.S. Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 5

Answer: Education

Alexander had been President of the University of Tennessee after his governorship, which led to his appointment to head the Education Department. He was criticized when he approved the accreditation of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, despite his entire panel advising against it.

From Quiz US Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 4

Answer: Al D'Amato

D'Amato had already served three terms as senator and was still popular. However, New York is a Democratic state and Schumer was able to rely on the popularity of President Clinton and the First Lady to win with 55%. D'Amato was hurt by Republican attempts to remove Clinton from office, which was largely seen as a political stunt by the general public.

From Quiz US Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 3

Answer: Detroit

While on the council, Levin was noted for having a close relationship with Coleman Young, Detroit's first African-American mayor. Levin served for four years as the President of the Detroit City Council.

From Quiz US Senators of the 113th Congress: Part 2

Answer: Drunk driving

Those who practice the Mormon religion are supposed to abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages. Crapo, who once said he never drank, was arrested for DUI on December 23, 2012. The next month he was sentenced to pay a $250 fine and his license was suspended for one year.

From Quiz US Senators of the 113th Congress - Part 1

Answer: Joe Miller

Lisa Murkowski was seen as a moderate Republican who often broke ranks with her party, mostly by supporting various nominees appointed by President Obama. This caused her to face a more conservative challenge from magistrate judge Joe Miller in the primary. She lost to him by the close margin of 50.9%-49.1%. However, she came back strongly in the general election by defeating him 39%-35% with Democrat Scott McAdams receiving 23% of the vote.

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