Jim Sensenbrenner

Here’s To State Republicans Who Support Constitution

GOP veterans join Wisconsin branch of national group Keep Our Republic.

Tim Sheehy appointed to Johnson Financial Group Board of Directors

MMAC President joins Board of Largest Privately Owned Bank in Wisconsin

How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Most are poorer than average members of Congress. Then there’s Ron Johnson.

Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District

AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.

House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents

State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.

Baldwin, Pocan Deliver for Wisconsin

Both among top members of Congress in getting earmarked federal spending for this state.

Ron Johnson’s Repeated Racism

Clueless comment on Tulsa echoes past statements on Capitol riot and Charlottesville Nazis.

The Vanishing Courage of Mike Gallagher

Wisconsin congressman took a stand against Republican lies and then turned chicken.

Will Biden Deliver Immigration Reform?

It’s time. He promised voters to prioritize reform bill in the first 100 days.

Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?

Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.

How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha

Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.

Kleefisch Spokesperson Compares Evers to Dahmer

The former Lt. Governor, who plans a run for governor, gets caught in controversy.

Tiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors

Hours after chaos at the Capitol, two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation vote to overturn part of the election, effort fails.

Sensenbrenner Announces 2021 Academy Nominees

Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests

Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.

How We’ve Handled the Tosa Protests

More than 75 protests and lots of misunderstandings. How city officials have responded.

Fitzgerald Wins Big, Kind By 3% for Congress

All incumbents for Congress in state reelected, Fitzgerald replaces Sensenbrenner.

Post-election Day Statement from Tom Palzewicz

Grothman Is Top Trump Loyalist in Congress

Wisconsin Republican voted with Trump 94% of time, ranking finds.

Palzewicz Goes Progressive in Deep Red District

Democrat opposing Fitzgerald in 5th Congressional District backs guaranteed annual income.

Wisconsin’s Legislature Laziest in U.S.?

Other states with full-time legislators have met 18 times more frequently than in Wisconsin.

Sensenbrenner Statement on the The House Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Majority Staff Report on Big Tech

4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene

Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.

Wisconsin Representative Votes Against Condemning QAnon

Other Wisconsin republicans joined Democrats to condemn the conspiracists.

Is Robin Vos Scared of Voters?

Republican legislators condemn Evers' mask mandate, but won’t override it as the law allows. Why?

Where is Scott Fitzgerald?

Fitzgerald’s Position: Don’t Debate, Send a Postcard

Fitzgerald Refuses to Debate, Prefers to do Nothing as Usual

Tosa Police Issue Gets More Heated

Other suburb’s police massing against protesters. Sensenbrenner, police chief, talk radio condemn protests.

Primary Results Set Stage for November

Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.

Letter to Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride Regarding Restoring Law and Order in the City

Trump Attacks Voting Process

The president attempts to undercut mail-in voting.

Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin

Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.

Ten Years After Act 10

Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?

Statement on Passing of Rep. John Lewis

Character Matters in Fifth District Election

Congress Battles Over Police Reform

Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.

Sensenbrenner Statement on Passing of Cheryl Sensenbrenner

Wisconsin Police Union Supports Reforms

State’s largest police union supports chokehold ban, “bad cop” registry.

Does Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?

The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.

Sensenbrenner Votes Against Democrat Spending Wish List

Sensenbrenner Opposes House Proxy Voting Proposal

Sensenbrenner & Cicilline Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Local News Outlets During COVID-19 Pandemic

WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help

All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Now the Reddest State?

No state in America has been more opposed to federal coronavirus relief package.

State’s Republicans Oppose Coronavirus Bill

Relief bill supported by Trump, passed overwhelmingly, state's 4 GOP Congressmen vote no.

Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting

Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.

Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away

So why are Evers and Democrats putting spotlight on it now?

State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing

Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.

Measuring Republican Views on Impeachment

Poll shows a culture of denial among Wisconsin Trump supporters.

Top 10 Political Stories of 2019

Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?

Rep. Sensenbrenner’s Disappointing Column

The Republican has showed his independence in the past. But not this time, not on impeachment.

All They Want for Christmas

The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.

Why Pocan Voted No on Trade Deal

Madison Democrat the only state representative to oppose historic revision of NAFTA.

Sensenbrenner Votes to Send USMCA to Senate

Sensenbrenner: Democrats Hypocrisy Exposed as Urgent Impeachment Can Now Wait

Sensenbrenner, Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Disabled Veterans Overcome Mobility Challenges

Sensenbrenner Drug Pricing Legislation Advances in Spending Bill

Sensenbrenner Votes Against Weak Impeachment Articles after Partisan Committee Markup

"These articles of impeachment are the weakest in history."

USMCA is a Huge Win for Wisconsin

"This is a huge win for America and for Wisconsin."

Sensenbrenner Statement on Articles of Impeachment

"The Democrats’ obsession with ousting the President made today an inevitability, but it is nevertheless a sad day for the Republic."

Sensenbrenner Statement on OIG Report

Sensenbrenner Statement on Waukesha South High School

"I commend the students, school personnel, and first responders at Waukesha South for their swift response to today’s incident."

State’s GOP Congressmen Skip Depositions

Sensenbrenner, who led the Clinton impeachment, and Grothman skip closed-door impeachment sessions.

Reps. Sensenbrenner and Kelly Introduce Bill to Assist Law Enforcement and Reduce Violence

"Gunfire detection technology has proven to be successful in many cities across the U.S., including in my home state of Wisconsin."

Sensenbrenner Statement on Impeachment Resolution

"An unfair process can only lead to an unfair result, and this entire process has been fundamentally unfair to the President."

Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest

Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.

Sensenbrenner Urges Need for Bipartisanship in Restoring Voting Rights Act

Who Will Run for County Executive?

The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites. 

Sensenbrenner Receives Taxpayers’ Friend Award for Voting Record

A World Without Scott Fitzgerald

Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.

Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?

He lost to Sensenbrenner with 38% of the vote in 2018, better than previous Dems had done

Rep. Adam Neylon Announces Decision Not to Run for WI 5th Congressional District

"It would be an honor to follow in his footsteps and represent the people of Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District in the United States Congress. But the timing is not right for my family and I."

4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support

Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.

Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana

But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.

Wisconsin Politicians and Impeachment History

From Mayor Tom Barrett to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Wisconsinites involved in every presidential impeachment attempt.

Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans Split on Trump Impeachment

Democrats clear in call for impeachment inquiry, while Republicans have little to say.

Legislature May Debate Few Fall-Session Issues

Short fall legislative session doesn't leave a lot of room for action on major issues.

The Use and Abuse of Jobs Data

Walker administration used flimsy interpretations of jobs reports to put a positive spin on the state's economy.

Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable

Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.

The “Fitz” Train Is Rolling

Scott Fitzgerald’s run for Congress embraces Trump and anti-union Right to Work law.

What Polls Show About the Legislature

Voters have net positive view of Legislature but negative toward Vos, split on Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald Will Run for Congress

Senate Majority Leader to run for Sensenbrenner’s 5th Congressional district seat.

Not Leaving Due to Trump, Sensenbrenner Says

Retiring congressman reflects on long career and why he’s retiring now.

Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?

Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.

Sensenbrenner Announces Fall 2019 Town Hall Meeting Schedule

Line Forming for Sensenbrenner’s Seat

8 Republicans (Vukmir, Nicholson, Fitzgerald, Farrow etc.) considering a run, along with one Democrat.

50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner

The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?

Senator Craig Statement on Representative Sensenbrenner

"Congressman Sensenbrenner has served the 5th Congressional District with honor and integrity for the past four decades."

Sensenbrenner Will Retire at the End of the 116th Congress

"I think I am leaving this district, our Republican Party, and most important, our country, in a better place than when I began my service."

Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control

Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?

Rep. Sensenbrenner Statement on the Resignation of Rep. Sean Duffy

"Sean and Rachel Duffy are dear friends and proud patriots."

Allow Immigrants to Get Drivers Licenses

Change the law and roads will be safer, and state drivers will save millions in insurance premiums.

House Passes Sensenbrenner-Backed Bill to Help Family Farmers Unanimously

Sensenbrenner Pushes Mueller At Hearing

What is impeachable conduct, congressman probes. Mueller declines to answer.

Sensenbrenner Leads Effort to Rein in Unelected Bureaucrats

Sensenbrenner Statement on Mueller Testimony: Case Closed

"This case is closed."

The New Paul Ryan

That’s how admirers view Rep. Mike Gallagher. Can Democrat Amanda Stuck beat him?

Sensenbrenner Statement on Bill to Slow Economy

"This one-size-fits-all government mandate would be devastating for many low-wage workers, small businesses, and consumers."

State Republicans Quiet on Trump Tweets

Only Rep. Gallagher offers criticism, only Rep. Duffy offers agreement.