Mr Clodumar is the only Nauruan politician to have been elected to parliament in two different constituencies.
His political career spanned three decades since entering politics as a Member of Parliament for the constituency of Aiwo in the Second Parliament in 1971 and for six consecutive parliaments until 1982; then as a member for Boe from the 12th to 15th Parliament (1995-2004).
In December 1986 Mr Clodumar was the speaker of parliament for a short term; and served as president from February 1997 until June 1998.