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Frank James Sensenbrenner is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 5th congressional district from 1979 to 2021. During his tenure, he served on several key committees, including the Judiciary Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping legislation on issues such as immigration, intellectual property, and law enforcement. Sensenbrenner was known for his strong advocacy of conservative principles and his commitment to reducing the size of government. He was also involved in various initiatives related to technology and privacy rights.
Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on resolving the first article of impeachment will be followed by…
Before I begin, I demand a division of the question for a separate vote on each of the four Articles of Impeachment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is divisible and will be divided for the vote by article.
Mr. Speaker, both the Task Force on Judicial Impeachment and the full Judiciary Committee unanimously adopted and reported out House Resolution 1031. The overwhelming support for this resolution is indicative of the weight of evidence…
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 410, noes 0, not voting 20, as follows: [Roll No. 103]…
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 423, noes 0, not voting 7, as follows: [Roll No. 105]…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition of this so-called jobs bill. The incentives in this bill are a rehashing of the failed policies of the Carter Administration's stimulus in 1977, and I do not believe these measures will truly…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation to extend three provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act that are scheduled to expire on Sunday. The attacks of September 11, 2001, tragically affirmed the urgency of updating our laws to address…
Madam Speaker, listening to the arguments that have been advanced by the proponents of the bill, all I can say is what you hear is not what you are going to get if this bill is enacted into law. There is a reason this antitrust exemption…
This legislation attempts to solve a problem that doesn't exist. First, there is no evidence that the exemption has increased health insurance prices or profits or that it has contributed to higher market concentration. Second, the effort…
I fear what would happen if December 31st comes and goes and the three expiring provisions effectively do expire.
I'm very curious at the fact that most of the discussion of the questions and answers has been on national security letters.
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