Tag Archives: Congress

The Congressional Hall of Shame: Preston Brooks

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Ken Dowell

The first blows of the Civil War were struck with a cane. Continue reading →

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The Congressional Hall of Shame: James Traficant

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Ken Dowell

The vote to expel James Traficant from Congress: 420-1 Continue reading →

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The Congressional Hall of Shame: Theodore G. Bilbo

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Ken Dowell

A man whose bigotry was so legendary Pete Seeger sang a song about it. Continue reading →

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The Congressional Hall of Shame: John Bullock Clark

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Ken Dowell

The first member of the House to be expelled. Continue reading →

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Impeached in America: William Blount

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Ken Dowell

The founding father who schemed to start a war. Continue reading →

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