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Jim Sensenbrenner. Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr. ( / ˈsɛnsənˌbrɛnər /; born June 14, 1943) is an American politician who represented Wisconsin's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 2021 (numbered as the 9th district until 2003). He is a member of the Republican Party .
Sep 5, 2019 · Veteran Wisconsin Republican congressman Jim Sensenbrenner says he is retiring from the House. First elected in 1978, the conservative and former Judiciary Committee chairman is the second-longest serving member in the House today.
He left office on January 3, 2021. Sensenbrenner ( Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018. On September 4, 2019, Sensenbrenner announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020.
Sep 5, 2019 · Sensenbrenner, 76, who served since 1978 and chaired the Judiciary Committee, said he decided to step back from public service. He was a key author of the Patriot Act and a supporter of immigration restrictions.
Jan 22, 2021 · In an interview, Jim Sensenbrenner discussed how politics changed since he came to Washington four decades ago.
Sep 4, 2019 · MILWAUKEE (AP) — Longtime Wisconsin Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, known for his role in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and passing the anti-terrorism Patriot Act after 9/11, said Wednesday he will not seek re-election.
Sep 4, 2019 · The longtime Wisconsin Republican announced his decision on Sept. 4, 2019, after 40 years of service in the House. He was known for his role in the Clinton impeachment and the Patriot Act, and praised his staff and supporters.
