The Washington Post’s Congressional Votes Database is an invaluable resource. It displays votes by the legislator’s party, state, region, gender — and astrological sign. Here’s the tally for the just-defeated cloture motion on the gay marriage amendment:

If you’re enough of a wonk to want such granular voting data, are you likely to believe in astrology?

(Before you dismiss astrology completely, however, please note that two out of the three senators who didn’t vote are Geminis — known for being indecisive.)

U.S. Congress Votes Database [WP]
Earlier: Beltway Horoscope Watch: That Which Does Not Kill Bush Only Makes Him Stronger

President Bush’s popularity rating is taking a beating these days, in large part due to the continuing bad news from Iraq. Talk of impeachment and censure is starting to build.

But the stars bring Bush some good news. Born on July 6, 1946, Bush is a Cancer. So, taking a page from the Nancy Reagan playbook, we checked out his daily horoscope (from the hard copy Washington Post; the online version is different, but we view the hard copy horoscope as more reliable):

Against all odds, you will succeed. If you’re not against enough odds, you may not have enough to succeed. So play the biggest game you can today.

See? Victory in Iraq and recovery in Bush’s popularity are inevitable. But Bush needs setbacks and opposition in order to succeed.

Censure? Bring it on, Russ!

Since you mention that you’re short on Butterstick news, how about printing his horoscope? Here it is, calculated for his exact date, time and place of birth. It seems pretty acurate. Certainly his mother is very proud of him, he inspires children, and he loves to show off to get attention. He has a strong need to learn and gain knowledge, and is enthusiastic in his quest. He is calm and gentle, but assertive and self-confident, and has an wonderfully optimistic approach to life. As he gets older, he may have a tendency to be pushy: “You have difficulty discerning the difference between assertion and aggression, and may be aggressive if twarted.” But overall, a very positive chart.

Dear Ambitious Heckler, I had just about lost hope there for a minute. Wonkette had surely jumped the shark, in my opinion. However, my anonymous friend, you have saved the day! Thank you for being the only poster that I actually enjoyed this week. Now if you end the day with some Butterstick goodness, we’ll just go ahead and call it perfect.

Thanks to all who tipped, tippled, or removed us from their blogroll. The new team will be in Monday — along with regular weekly contributions by the revered Wonkette emeritus — and my expectations are as high as everyone else’s. - AMBITIOUS HECKLER

Butterstick - Natal Chart
Jul 9 2005, 3:41 am, EDT +4:00
Cleveland Park DC, 38°N56’10”, 077°W03’57”

Geocentric Tropical Zodiac
Regiomontanus Houses, True Node

THE MOON IN LEO

You love praise and attention and may show off in order to obtain it. Your mother may be very proud of you.

THE MOON IN THE 3RD HOUSE

You have a strong need to learn and gain knowledge.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE MARS Orb 0°19’ Applying

You are assertive and self-confident.

SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 7°26’ Separating

You are generous, kind and gentle . You have an optimistic approach to life.

THE SUN IN CANCER

You are caring and nurturing with a strong need for family and comfort.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE MARS Orb 1°08’ Applying

You love to take risks and can be accident prone. You have difficulty discerning the difference between assertion and aggression. You may believe that you are simply stating your own case clearly, while others claim that you are being pushy.

MERCURY IN LEO

You are enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge, and proud of your learning abilities; learning is fun.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 0°01’ Applying

You express yourself in a loving manner.

VENUS IN LEO

You enjoy fun and creativity within relationships. You may be proud of your possessions.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS Orb 4°55’ Applying

You have a talent for relating to people. You are a loyal and fun, with an ability to balance intimacy with independence.

CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 14°21’ Separating

You are faithful and loyal.

MARS IN ARIES

You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.

JUPITER IN THE 5TH HOUSE

You may be inspired by children or vice versa.

THE ASCENDANT IN GEMINI

Life is met with curiosity.