Goblin House
Goblin House
Area: Full Workup (one official, all sections) (eo_full_workup)
Filed: 2026-04-21T15:26:18.791Z
Source: External LLM via /handoff/congress
Resolved official: Yvette D. Clarke (entity #3584)
Ingest result: 28 facts · 29 sources · 2 silences · 2 contradictions · 5 voting_records · 6 skipped
Single super-prompt covering every per-official research area in one LLM call: donor mapping, silences, contradictions, telling votes, and constituency baseline. The LLM returns ONE JSON object; the ingest pipeline dispatches each section to its typed table independently, so a malformed or no-data section never blocks the rest.
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"name": "Yvette D. Clarke",
"bioguide_id": "C001067"
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"facts": [
{
"fact_text": "For the 2023-2024 election cycle, Rep. Yvette Clarke's campaign raised $1,095,516, spent $1,048,166, and had $110,055 cash on hand as of 12/31/2024.",
"date_occurred": "2024-12-31",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary?cycle=2024&id=NY09"
},
{
"fact_text": "In the 2023-2024 cycle, 71.27% of Clarke's campaign contributions came from PACs ($619,523), while individual contributions accounted for 28.72% ($223,331 itemized, $26,335 small).",
"date_occurred": "2024-12-31",
"confidence": "secondary",
"source_url": "https://blkpoliticsnow.com/who-funds-yvette-d-clark/"
},
{
"fact_text": "Top contributing industries to Clarke's campaign (2003-2024): Health Professionals ($598,230), Public Sector Unions ($359,826), Building Trade Unions ($332,950), Lawyers/Law Firms ($298,528), Telecom Services ($286,761).",
"date_occurred": "2024-12-31",
"confidence": "secondary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00026961&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"fact_text": "For the 2025 calendar year (coverage 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025), Clarke's principal campaign committee reported total receipts of $671,962.32, including $265,938.42 in individual contributions and $404,392.45 from other committees (PACs).",
"date_occurred": "2025-12-31",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00415331/?tab=summary"
},
{
"fact_text": "Clarke's leadership PAC, Milk River PAC, raised $127,008 and spent $113,135 during the 2023-2024 cycle, contributing $15,000 to federal candidates (100% Democrats).",
"date_occurred": "2024-12-31",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/political-action-committees-pacs/at-t-inc/C00625558/summary/2024"
},
{
"fact_text": "Rep. Clarke serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee.",
"date_occurred": "2025-04-01",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/yvette-clarke/other-data?cid=N00026961&cycle=2022"
},
{
"fact_text": "In 2023, Clarke was among 56 House Democrats to vote in favor of H.Con.Res.21, which expressed support for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine.",
"date_occurred": "2023-02-28",
"confidence": "secondary",
"source_url": "https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Yvette_D._Clark"
}
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"donor_entity_name": "Service Employees International Union",
"relationship_type": "major_donor",
"description": "2003-2024: $93,775 total ($13,775 individuals, $80,000 PAC)",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00026961&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "American Federation of Teachers",
"relationship_type": "pac_donor",
"description": "2003-2024: $83,000 via PAC",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00026961&cycle=CAREER"
},
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"donor_entity_name": "AT&T Inc",
"relationship_type": "pac_donor",
"description": "2003-2024: $77,750 total ($750 individuals, $77,000 PAC)",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00026961&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "Dell Technologies",
"relationship_type": "donor",
"description": "2023-2024: $10,500 total ($3,000 individuals, $7,500 PAC)",
"confidence": "secondary",
"source_url": "https://blkpoliticsnow.com/who-funds-yvette-d-clark/"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "JStreetPAC",
"relationship_type": "pac_donor",
"description": "2023-2024: $10,400 via PAC",
"confidence": "secondary",
"source_url": "https://blkpoliticsnow.com/who-funds-yvette-d-clark/"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "American Hospital Association",
"relationship_type": "pac_donor",
"description": "2023-2024: $10,000 via PAC",
"confidence": "secondary",
"source_url": "https://blkpoliticsnow.com/who-funds-yvette-d-clark/"
}
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"silences": [
{
"topic": "Alleged misuse of $120,000 in taxpayer funds for office equipment (2016-2019)",
"expected_position": "As a member of the House Ethics Committee, Clarke would be expected to provide a public accounting of the missing equipment and the investigation's outcome.",
"window_start": "2016-01-01",
"window_end": "2019-01-26",
"evidence_summary": "During this period, Clarke was active on her official House website issuing statements on issues including anti-Haitian discrimination (Oct 2015), DHS reauthorization, and immigration. She also ran for reelection in 2018, winning a close primary. Yet she made no public statement regarding the $120K missing equipment scandal detailed in an NY Post investigative report, despite serving on the Ethics Committee.",
"primary_url": "https://nypost.com/2019/01/26/how-rep-yvette-clarke-dodged-scrutiny-for-120k-disappearing-act/"
},
{
"topic": "Oberlin College graduation claim contradiction",
"expected_position": "As a candidate for Congress, Clarke would be expected to clarify her educational credentials when discrepancies arose.",
"window_start": "2006-08-01",
"window_end": "2006-11-07",
"evidence_summary": "During her 2006 primary campaign, Clarke was an active candidate giving interviews and participating in forums. Crain's New York Business and the Daily News reported that Oberlin transcripts showed she had not graduated, contrary to campaign claims. Clarke offered shifting explanations but did not produce a degree or provide a definitive resolution before winning the election.",
"primary_url": "https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Yvette_D._Clark"
}
],
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"claims": [
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"claim_text": "Clarke has consistently supported Israel and Jewish community interests, stating she represents 'a large Jewish community' and has 'tirelessly worked to fight against antisemitism.'",
"claim_date": "2024-04-18",
"claim_type": "statement",
"source_url": "https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-vote-against-h-res-883/#main"
},
{
"claim_text": "Clarke voted against H.Res.883, a resolution that would have condemned antisemitism, citing it as a 'cynical ploy' and 'performative gesture' that 'dangerously conflates a slogan with antisemitism.'",
"claim_date": "2024-04-18",
"claim_type": "vote",
"source_url": "https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-vote-against-h-res-883/#main"
},
{
"claim_text": "Clarke voted 'No' on H.Res.1099, a bipartisan resolution reaffirming that Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism, aligning with the most progressive wing of the Democratic Party.",
"claim_date": "2026-03-05",
"claim_type": "vote",
"source_url": "https://crownheights.info/communal-matters/940099/has-crown-heights-congresswoman-yvette-clarke-permanently-abandoned-the-jewish-community/"
}
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"type": "statement_vs_vote",
"severity": "medium",
"narrative": "Clarke's public statements emphasize her commitment to fighting antisemitism and representing her Jewish constituents. However, her vote against H.Res.883, which many Jewish advocacy groups viewed as an important anti-antisemitism measure, creates a tension between her rhetoric and legislative action."
},
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"type": "statement_vs_vote",
"severity": "medium",
"narrative": "While Clarke professes support for Israel and the Jewish community, her vote against H.Res.1099 (reaffirming Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism) placed her among the most anti-Israel members of Congress, drawing criticism from Jewish constituents in Crown Heights."
}
]
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"bill_id": "H.Res.1143",
"title": "Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel",
"vote": "yea",
"vote_date": "2024-04-18",
"roll_call_url": "https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/37097/99603/44741/yvette-clarke-voted-yea-passage-h-res-1143-condemning-irans-unprecedented-drone-and-missile-attack-on-israel",
"why_it_matters": "Clarke voted to condemn Iran's attack on Israel and reaffirm U.S. support for Israeli security, aligning with mainstream Democratic and bipartisan consensus. This vote contrasts with her 'No' votes on other Israel-related resolutions.",
"category": "party_defection"
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"bill_id": "H.Res.883",
"title": "Condemning antisemitism and anti-Israel bias",
"vote": "nay",
"vote_date": "2024-04-18",
"roll_call_url": "https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-issues-statement-on-vote-against-h-res-883/#main",
"why_it_matters": "Clarke was one of the minority of Democrats to vote against this resolution, citing concerns about free speech and the bill's effectiveness. The vote highlights her willingness to break with pro-Israel advocacy groups despite representing a district with a significant Jewish population.",
"category": "against_constituent"
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"bill_id": "H.R.1540",
"title": "FY 2012 Defense Authorization Bill",
"vote": "nay",
"vote_date": "2011-12-14",
"roll_call_url": "https://clarke.house.gov/congresswoman-yvette-d-clarke-s-statement-on-the-fy-2012-defense/",
"why_it_matters": "Clarke opposed the bill primarily due to indefinite detention provisions, citing concerns about civil liberties and habeas corpus. This vote aligns with progressive civil libertarian positions rather than national security hawks.",
"category": "party_defection"
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"bill_id": "H.Con.Res.21",
"title": "Expressing support for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine",
"vote": "yea",
"vote_date": "2023-02-28",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Yvette_D._Clark",
"why_it_matters": "Clarke joined 55 other House Democrats in voting for this resolution, which was seen as more dovish on Ukraine policy than the Biden administration's approach. The vote reflects her alignment with the progressive wing on foreign policy.",
"category": "party_defection"
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"bill_id": "H.Res.1099",
"title": "Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism",
"vote": "nay",
"vote_date": "2026-03-05",
"roll_call_url": "https://crownheights.info/communal-matters/940099/has-crown-heights-congresswoman-yvette-clarke-permanently-abandoned-the-jewish-community/",
"why_it_matters": "Clarke's 'No' vote placed her among the 53 most progressive Democrats opposing a broadly bipartisan resolution. The vote angered some Jewish constituents who viewed it as a betrayal of pro-Israel commitments.",
"category": "against_constituent"
}
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