“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.” Patrick Henry quotes "The Circus is being run by the Clowns" ARE YOU KEEPING SCORE ? I have, this is what the record show's. Congressional Control: for 58 years U.S. House: 1951-2009, Rep. 7 times, Dem. 22 times. Two year terms U.S. Senate: 1951-2009, Rep. 10 times, Dem. 21 times. Six year terms Need help with the math? How did we ever get to where we are today? Count it over!