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Blaine Luetkemeyer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Lincoln University.
Answer: False
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, not a Bachelor of Science, in political science from Lincoln University.
Before entering federal politics, Luetkemeyer's professional background included managing a bank and working as an insurance agent.
Answer: True
Explanation: Prior to his federal political career, Luetkemeyer's professional experience included managing a bank and working as an insurance agent, among other roles.
Blaine Luetkemeyer began his career in Missouri state politics in 1996 by being elected to the Missouri House of Representatives.
Answer: False
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer began his career in Missouri state politics in 1998, not 1996, when he was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives.
As a Missouri state representative, Luetkemeyer chaired the House Republican Caucus and supported a ban on partial-birth abortions.
Answer: True
Explanation: As a Missouri state representative, Luetkemeyer chaired the House Republican Caucus and supported a ban on partial-birth abortions.
The statewide constitutional amendment on marriage co-sponsored by Luetkemeyer was approved by 51% of Missouri voters in 2004.
Answer: False
Explanation: The statewide constitutional amendment on marriage co-sponsored by Luetkemeyer was approved by 71% of Missouri voters in 2004, not 51%.
In 2004, Blaine Luetkemeyer chose to run for reelection to the Missouri House of Representatives.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2004, Blaine Luetkemeyer did not seek reelection to the Missouri House of Representatives; instead, he ran for Missouri state treasurer.
Blaine Luetkemeyer won the Republican primary for Missouri state treasurer in 2004.
Answer: False
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer finished second in the 2004 Republican primary for Missouri state treasurer, losing to Sarah Steelman.
Governor Matt Blunt appointed Blaine Luetkemeyer as the Missouri Tourism Director in 2005.
Answer: True
Explanation: Governor Matt Blunt appointed Blaine Luetkemeyer as the Missouri Tourism Director in 2005.
As Missouri Tourism Director, Luetkemeyer helped launch the Tour de France cycling event.
Answer: False
Explanation: As Missouri Tourism Director, Luetkemeyer helped launch the Tour of Missouri, a cycling event modeled after, but not the actual, Tour de France.
In what city was Blaine Luetkemeyer born?
Answer: Jefferson City, Missouri
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer was born on May 7, 1952, in Jefferson City, Missouri.
What was Blaine Luetkemeyer's academic major at Lincoln University?
Answer: Political Science
Explanation: Luetkemeyer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with an academic focus in political science from Lincoln University.
Which of the following was NOT part of Blaine Luetkemeyer's professional background before entering federal politics?
Answer: University professor
Explanation: Before his federal political career, Luetkemeyer was a farmer, small business owner, bank manager, and insurance agent, but not a university professor.
In what year did Blaine Luetkemeyer begin his career in Missouri state politics?
Answer: 1998
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer began his career in Missouri state politics in 1998 when he was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives.
As a Missouri state representative, Blaine Luetkemeyer chaired which of the following committees?
Answer: Financial Services Committee
Explanation: As a state representative, Blaine Luetkemeyer chaired the Financial Services Committee and the House Republican Caucus.
What percentage of Missouri voters approved the constitutional amendment defining marriage co-sponsored by Luetkemeyer in 2004?
Answer: 71%
Explanation: The constitutional amendment defining marriage, co-sponsored by Luetkemeyer, was approved by 71% of Missouri voters in 2004.
What position did Blaine Luetkemeyer run for in 2004 instead of seeking reelection to the Missouri House of Representatives?
Answer: Missouri State Treasurer
Explanation: In 2004, Blaine Luetkemeyer chose to run for Missouri state treasurer instead of seeking reelection to the Missouri House of Representatives.
Who defeated Blaine Luetkemeyer in the 2004 Republican primary for Missouri state treasurer?
Answer: Sarah Steelman
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer finished second in the 2004 Republican primary for Missouri state treasurer, losing to Sarah Steelman.
What role did Governor Matt Blunt appoint Blaine Luetkemeyer to in 2005?
Answer: Missouri Tourism Director
Explanation: Governor Matt Blunt appointed Blaine Luetkemeyer as the Missouri Tourism Director in 2005.
Which cycling event, modeled after the Tour de France, did Blaine Luetkemeyer help launch as Missouri Tourism Director?
Answer: Tour of Missouri
Explanation: As Missouri Tourism Director, Luetkemeyer helped launch the Tour of Missouri, a cycling event modeled after the Tour de France.
William Blaine Luetkemeyer served as a U.S. representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district before representing the 3rd congressional district.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer served Missouri's 9th congressional district from 2009 to 2013, and subsequently the 3rd congressional district from 2013 to 2025.
Blaine Luetkemeyer first became a U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district on January 3, 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer's first term as a U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district began on January 3, 2009.
The 9th Congressional District seat became open in 2008 because the incumbent, Kenny Hulshof, retired from politics.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 9th Congressional District seat became open in 2008 because the incumbent, Kenny Hulshof, resigned to run for governor, not because he retired from politics.
In the 2008 Republican primary for the 9th Congressional District, Blaine Luetkemeyer won with less than 40% of the vote.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer won the 2008 Republican primary for the 9th Congressional District with 39.7% of the vote, which is less than 40%.
Blaine Luetkemeyer secured a landslide victory in the 2008 general election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District, receiving over 60% of the vote.
Answer: False
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer narrowly won the 2008 general election with 49.99% of the vote, not a landslide victory with over 60%.
The Democratic Party did not field a candidate for Missouri's 9th Congressional District in the 2010 election.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Democratic Party did not field a candidate for Missouri's 9th Congressional District in the 2010 election, resulting in Blaine Luetkemeyer facing only token opposition.
Blaine Luetkemeyer received 77% of the total votes cast in the 2010 general election.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer secured 77% of the total votes in the 2010 general election.
The total number of votes cast in the 2008 election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District was over 350,000.
Answer: False
Explanation: The total number of votes cast in the 2008 election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District was 322,095, which is not over 350,000.
In the 2012 election for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District, the Democratic candidate, Eric C. Mayer, received approximately one-third of the total votes.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the 2012 election for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District, the Democratic candidate, Eric C. Mayer, received 32.86% of the total votes, which is approximately one-third.
Kenny Hulshof succeeded Blaine Luetkemeyer as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kenny Hulshof preceded Blaine Luetkemeyer as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district; he did not succeed him.
Bob Onder is slated to succeed Blaine Luetkemeyer as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district after January 2025.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Onder is slated to succeed Blaine Luetkemeyer as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district, with his term commencing after January 2025.
In the 2008 general election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District, Blaine Luetkemeyer defeated Judy Baker by a margin of 5.00 percentage points.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2008 general election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District, Blaine Luetkemeyer defeated Judy Baker by a margin of 2.50 percentage points (49.99% to 47.49%).
For which congressional district did William Blaine Luetkemeyer first serve as a U.S. representative?
Answer: Missouri's 9th congressional district
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer first served as a U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district from 2009 to 2013.
When did Blaine Luetkemeyer's first term as a U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district conclude?
Answer: January 3, 2013
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer's first term as a U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district concluded on January 3, 2013.
What was the primary reason the seat in Missouri's 9th Congressional District became open in 2008?
Answer: The incumbent resigned to run for governor.
Explanation: The seat in Missouri's 9th Congressional District became open in 2008 because the incumbent, Kenny Hulshof, resigned to pursue an unsuccessful campaign for governor.
What percentage of the vote did Blaine Luetkemeyer receive in the 2008 Republican primary for the 9th Congressional District?
Answer: 39.7%
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer won the 2008 Republican primary for the 9th Congressional District with 39.7% of the vote.
Who was Blaine Luetkemeyer's Democratic opponent in the 2008 general election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District?
Answer: Judy Baker
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer defeated Democratic state representative Judy Baker in the 2008 general election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District.
What was unique about the Democratic Party's participation in the 2010 election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District?
Answer: They did not field a candidate for the seat.
Explanation: In the 2010 election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District, the Democratic Party did not field a candidate for the seat.
What percentage of the vote did Blaine Luetkemeyer receive in the 2010 general election?
Answer: 77%
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer secured 77% of the total votes cast in the 2010 general election.
How many congressional districts was Missouri reduced to after the 2010 U.S. Census?
Answer: Eight
Explanation: After the 2010 U.S. Census, Missouri's congressional districts were reduced to eight.
What was the total number of votes cast in the 2008 election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District?
Answer: 322,095
Explanation: The total number of votes cast in the 2008 election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District was 322,095.
Who preceded Blaine Luetkemeyer as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district?
Answer: Kenny Hulshof
Explanation: Kenny Hulshof preceded Blaine Luetkemeyer as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 9th congressional district.
Who is slated to succeed Blaine Luetkemeyer as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district?
Answer: Bob Onder
Explanation: Bob Onder is slated to succeed Blaine Luetkemeyer as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district.
What was the percentage difference in votes between Blaine Luetkemeyer and Judy Baker in the 2008 general election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District?
Answer: 2.50 percentage points
Explanation: In the 2008 general election for Missouri's 9th Congressional District, Blaine Luetkemeyer received 49.99% and Judy Baker received 47.49%, a difference of 2.50 percentage points.
H.R. 3329, introduced by Luetkemeyer, aimed to increase the asset limit for less stringent debt standards for bank holding companies from $500 million to $1 billion.
Answer: True
Explanation: H.R. 3329, introduced by Luetkemeyer, proposed to raise the asset limit for less stringent debt standards for bank holding companies from $500 million to $1 billion.
Operation Choke Point was an initiative designed to enhance the activities of money launderers.
Answer: False
Explanation: Operation Choke Point was an initiative designed to limit, not enhance, the activities of money launderers.
H.R.5758, the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2014, required federal banking agencies to provide written documentation for any suggestion to terminate a customer's banking account.
Answer: True
Explanation: H.R. 5758, the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2014, mandated federal banking agencies to provide written documentation for any suggestion or order to terminate a customer's banking account.
Blaine Luetkemeyer was one of 126 Republican House members who signed an amicus brief supporting the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit in December 2020.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer was among 126 Republican House members who signed an amicus brief supporting the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit in December 2020.
The Supreme Court heard the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit and ruled in favor of Texas.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Supreme Court declined to hear the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit, ruling that Texas lacked standing, and therefore did not rule in favor of Texas.
In October 2022, Luetkemeyer praised U.S. financial executives for attending the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit.
Answer: False
Explanation: In October 2022, Luetkemeyer criticized, rather than praised, U.S. financial executives for attending the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit alongside Chinese Chief Executive John Lee.
The Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2014 (H.R.5758) aimed to streamline the process for federal banking agencies to terminate customer accounts without extensive documentation.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5758) aimed to require, not streamline, extensive written documentation from federal banking agencies for any suggestion or order to terminate a customer's banking account.
What was the purpose of H.R. 3329, introduced by Blaine Luetkemeyer in 2013?
Answer: To enhance community financial institutions' ability to foster economic growth.
Explanation: H.R. 3329 aimed to enhance the ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth, support small businesses, and increase individual savings.
H.R. 3329 proposed to raise the asset limit for less stringent debt standards for bank holding companies from $500 million to what amount?
Answer: $1 billion
Explanation: H.R. 3329 proposed to raise the asset limit for less stringent debt standards for bank holding companies from $500 million to $1 billion.
What was the original intent of Operation Choke Point?
Answer: To limit the activities of money launderers.
Explanation: Operation Choke Point was an initiative designed to limit the activities of money launderers.
What was the name of the additional legislation introduced by Luetkemeyer in November 2014 to address concerns about Operation Choke Point?
Answer: The Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2014
Explanation: Luetkemeyer introduced H.R. 5758, the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2014, to address concerns about Operation Choke Point.
How many Republican members of the House of Representatives signed an amicus brief supporting the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit in December 2020, including Blaine Luetkemeyer?
Answer: 126
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer was one of 126 Republican members of the House of Representatives who signed an amicus brief supporting the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit.
Why did the Supreme Court decline to hear the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit?
Answer: Texas lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution.
Explanation: The Supreme Court declined to hear the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit based on the determination that Texas lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution.
In October 2022, Blaine Luetkemeyer criticized U.S. financial executives for attending a summit with which Chinese official?
Answer: Chief Executive John Lee
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer criticized U.S. financial executives for attending a summit with Chinese Chief Executive John Lee in October 2022.
During the 118th Congress, Blaine Luetkemeyer chaired the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions.
Answer: True
Explanation: During the 118th Congress, Blaine Luetkemeyer chaired the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, which is part of the Committee on Financial Services.
Blaine Luetkemeyer was a member of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus.
Answer: False
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer's caucus memberships included the Republican Study Committee, Congressional Constitution Caucus, Congressional Western Caucus, Congressional Taiwan Caucus, Congressional Coalition on Adoption, and the Rare Disease Caucus, but not the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus.
Which subcommittee did Blaine Luetkemeyer chair during the 118th Congress?
Answer: Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions
Explanation: During the 118th Congress, Blaine Luetkemeyer chaired the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions.
Which of the following caucuses was Blaine Luetkemeyer NOT a member of?
Answer: Congressional Black Caucus
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer's caucus memberships included the Republican Study Committee, Congressional Western Caucus, and Congressional Taiwan Caucus, but not the Congressional Black Caucus.
After leaving Congress in 2025, Blaine Luetkemeyer will become the chief executive of the American Consumer & Investor Institute.
Answer: True
Explanation: After his congressional term concludes in January 2025, Blaine Luetkemeyer is slated to become the chief executive of the American Consumer & Investor Institute.
The American Consumer & Investor Institute focuses on representing consumer voices regarding issues related to the regulation of traditional banking firms.
Answer: False
Explanation: The American Consumer & Investor Institute focuses on representing consumer voices regarding issues related to the regulation of financial technology firms and cryptocurrency, not traditional banking firms.
The American Consumer & Investor Institute was founded by a former U.S. Senator.
Answer: False
Explanation: The American Consumer & Investor Institute was founded by former U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock, not a former U.S. Senator.
Blaine Luetkemeyer announced his decision not to run for reelection to Congress on January 4, 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer announced his decision not to seek reelection to Congress on January 4, 2024.
What organization is Blaine Luetkemeyer slated to lead as chief executive after leaving Congress in 2025?
Answer: American Consumer & Investor Institute
Explanation: After leaving Congress in 2025, Blaine Luetkemeyer is slated to become the chief executive of the American Consumer & Investor Institute.
What is the primary focus of the American Consumer & Investor Institute?
Answer: Representing consumer voices on financial technology and cryptocurrency regulation.
Explanation: The American Consumer & Investor Institute focuses on representing consumer voices regarding issues related to the regulation of financial technology firms and cryptocurrency.
Who founded the American Consumer & Investor Institute in 2023?
Answer: Barbara Comstock
Explanation: The American Consumer & Investor Institute was founded in 2023 by former U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock.
When did Blaine Luetkemeyer announce his decision not to run for reelection to Congress?
Answer: January 4, 2024
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer announced his decision not to run for reelection to Congress on January 4, 2024.
Blaine Luetkemeyer has two children and four grandchildren.
Answer: False
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer has three children and six grandchildren, not two children and four grandchildren.
Blaine Luetkemeyer is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.
Blaine Luetkemeyer's religious affiliation is Presbyterian.
Answer: False
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer attends St. Lawrence Catholic Church, indicating a Catholic religious affiliation, not Presbyterian.
Blaine Luetkemeyer has a cousin, Tony Luetkemeyer, who is a state senator.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer has a cousin, Tony Luetkemeyer, who serves as a state senator.
In what year did Blaine Luetkemeyer marry Jackie Luetkemeyer?
Answer: 1976
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer married Jackie Luetkemeyer in 1976.
How many grandchildren does Blaine Luetkemeyer have?
Answer: Six
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer has six grandchildren.
Which of the following organizations is Blaine Luetkemeyer a member of, according to his personal life details?
Answer: Knights of Columbus
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer is a member of the Knights of Columbus, among other organizations.
What is the religious affiliation indicated by Blaine Luetkemeyer's attendance at St. Lawrence Catholic Church?
Answer: Catholic
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer's attendance at St. Lawrence Catholic Church indicates a Catholic religious affiliation.
Who is Blaine Luetkemeyer's cousin who serves as a state senator and majority leader?
Answer: Tony Luetkemeyer
Explanation: Blaine Luetkemeyer's cousin, Tony Luetkemeyer, serves as a state senator and is slated to be the state senate's majority leader.
The audio file linked in the infobox features Blaine Luetkemeyer speaking in support of the Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017.
Answer: True
Explanation: The audio file features Blaine Luetkemeyer speaking in support of H.R. 3312, the Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017.