AJR151: Joint Resolution Text

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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE

2019 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 151

February 24, 2020 - Introduced by Representatives Edming, Felzkowski, Gundrum and Tusler, cosponsored by Senators Tiffany, Craig and Kapenga. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR151,1,2 Relating to: opposing and condemning the passing and holding of the Articles of Impeachment against our duly elected President, Donald J. Trump.

AJR151,1,6 Whereas, the citizens of the United States of America deserve and expect a federal government that reflects the will of the people, works tirelessly to pass timely legislation, upholds the Constitution, and is capable of avoiding distracting partisanship charades to keep moving our country forward; and

AJR151,1,9 Whereas, Congress is responsible for addressing several complex issues, which include defending our borders, maintaining our vast military superiority, spending our tax dollars wisely, and respecting our states' rights; and

AJR151,1,13 Whereas, regardless of these outstanding issues, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Democrats have focused their time on adopting Articles of Impeachment against our duly elected President, Donald J. Trump, despite no evidence of wrongdoing; and

AJR151,2,2 Whereas, these unprecedented Articles of Impeachment have distracted Congress from faithfully executing its duties to the American people and instead have created an atmosphere of distrust and disappointment for the people of our great nation; and

AJR151,2,5 Whereas, after weeks of the House holding on to the Articles of Impeachment, it is time to for the Senate to provide a thorough yet expedited resolution to these unprecedented, obviously partisan, impeachment claims; now, therefore, be it

AJR151,2,10 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin Legislature opposes and condemns the passing and holding of the Articles of Impeachment against our duly elected President, Donald J. Trump, instead of addressing the serious issues facing our country and upholding the Constitution, which every member has sworn to uphold; and, be it further

AJR151,2,14 Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature supports U.S. Representatives Jim Sensenbrenner, Glenn Grothman, Mike Gallagher, and Bryan Steil, who voted against the Articles of Impeachment and have called on Congress to focus on fixing the many problems our country faces; and, be it further

AJR151,2,18 Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature demands a fair and speedy trial in the Senate to end this partisan impeachment process of our duly elected President and to return focus on working to deliver results for the hard-working men and women of the United States of America.

AJR151,2,19 (End)