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Dec 6, 2025
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Where and when was Ilhan Omar born and what country was she a citizen of at birth?

Ilhan Abdullahi Omar was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, on October 4, 1982, according to multiple official and reputable profiles including the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress and th...

Nov 30, 2025
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When did Democrats last hold majorities in both houses of Congress?

Democrats last held organized control of both chambers of Congress during the 118th Congress (2023–2025), when they were the Senate majority via the vice president’s tie‑breaking vote while Republican...

Nov 26, 2025
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Which U.S. House members currently identify as independents or third-party and what parties do they represent?

As of the 119th Congress (2025–2027) the available sources report no independents or third‑party members serving in the U.S. House of Representatives; official membership counts show the House divided...

Jan 31, 2026

What was the House roll call vote count for the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

The House registered multiple roll-call milestones on the path to the of 1965: an initial House passage of on July 9, 1965, by a vote of 333–85 ( bill), and the House’s later adoption of the conferenc...

Jan 31, 2026

How many federal government shutdowns have occurred since 1976, and which party controlled the House at each shutdown?

Official tallies of since the modern budget process began in 1976 vary: reputable trackers and analysts report between 20 and 22 funding gaps or shutdown events depending on definitions and cut‑off da...

Dec 9, 2025

Which precedents govern challenges to a member of Congress’s qualifications under Article I, Section 5?

The primary precedents governing challenges to a Member of Congress’s qualifications are congressional precedents and Supreme Court decisions that narrowly constrain exclusion to the Constitution’s ex...

Nov 9, 2025

How often has the house voted since the government shutdown

The documents under review make three core claims: the 2025 shutdown began October 1, the House has repeatedly passed funding measures (reported as 14 CRs), and the House has been largely inactive on ...