Jim Sensenbrenner: “I rise in support of the point of order on the motion to recommit because it is not germane to House Resolution 611”

This is the third time in the last 40 years, 45 years that this committee has sat to the Articles of Impeachment against the President of the United States.

I am no stranger to this debate. In the aftermath of 9/11, I stood on this floor to advance the USA PATRIOT Act. I still believe, as I did at the time, in its necessity to protect our country from terrorist attacks. In 2015, after abuses…

I have a point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his point of order.

I make the point of order that a two-thirds vote is required for passage of this joint resolution because it does have the effect of amending the Constitution. And on the point of order, Madam Speaker, there was an extension that was…