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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 No. 7 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was Amen. offer a privileged resolution and ask called to order by the Speaker pro tem- f for its immediate consideration. pore (Ms. DEGETTE). THE JOURNAL The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- lows: f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER ant to section 5(a)(1)(A) of House Reso- H. RES. 36 PRO TEMPORE lution 8, the Journal of the last day’s Resolved, That the following named Mem- bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- proceedings is approved. lowing standing committees of the House of fore the House the following commu- f Representatives: nication from the Speaker: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMITTEE ON ETHICS: Mrs. Walorski. WASHINGTON, DC, COMMITTEE ON RULES: Mr. Cole, Mr. Bur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the gess, Mrs. Lesko, Mr. Reschenthaler. January 12, 2021. gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. I hereby appoint the Honorable DIANA The resolution was agreed to. CLARK) come forward and lead the DEGETTE to act as Speaker pro tempore on A motion to reconsider was laid on this day. House in the Pledge of Allegiance. the table. NANCY PELOSI, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts led the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Pledge of Allegiance as follows: f f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the RECESS United States of America, and to the Repub- PRAYER lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Chaplain, Reverend Margaret indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Grun Kibben, offered the following f declares the House in recess subject to prayer: ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN the call of the Chair. God, our Redeemer, we approach You STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 4 min- humbly asking that You sanctify this HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. day and the proceedings that are about f to unfold. But we dare not ask Your Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. favor until we receive Your forgive- Madam Speaker, by direction of the b 1801 Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged ness. We confess our complicity in the AFTER RECESS animosity and betrayal felt throughout resolution and ask for its immediate our Nation. We pray Your forgiveness consideration. The recess having expired, the House The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- for the pride and selfish ambition lurk- was called to order by the Speaker at 6 lows: ing in the hearts of even the best of o’clock and 1 minute p.m. H. RES. 35 people. Have mercy on those who suffer f Resolved, That the following named Mem- the injustices we have unknowingly or bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- SWEARING IN OF MEMBERS-ELECT knowingly perpetuated that have di- lowing standing committees of the House of vided our country. Representatives: The SPEAKER. Will the Representa- Don’t give us up to these vain incli- COMMITTEE ON ETHICS: Mr. Deutch, Chair. tives-elect please present themselves in nations, but save us from ourselves. COMMITTEE ON RULES: Mr. McGovern, the well. Preserve each of us, those who speak Chair; Mr. Hastings; Mrs. Torres of Cali- Mrs. Salazar of Florida and Mr. and those who hear, from being caught fornia; Mr. Perlmutter; Mr. Raskin; Ms. Valadao of California appeared at the Scanlon; Mr. Morelle; Mr. DeSaulnier; and bar of the House and took the oath of up in the hatred and vitriol ever Ms. Ross. present in these contentious delibera- office, as follows: The resolution was agreed to. tions. Do you solemnly swear that you will sup- A motion to reconsider was laid on port and defend the Constitution of the Then give us the favor of Your pres- the table. ence among us, that our eyes will be United States against all enemies, foreign f open to the light of Your truth. In the and domestic; that you will bear true faith ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN and allegiance to the same; that you take transforming of our minds, may we dis- this obligation freely, without any mental cern Your will in these decisions of STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reservation or purpose of evasion; and that great import and national impact. you will well and faithfully discharge the du- We pray these things in the strength Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, by di- ties of the office on which you are about to of Your holy name. rection of the Republican Conference, I enter, so help you God.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:12 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12JA7.000 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2021 The SPEAKER. Congratulations. You PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman are now Members of the 117th Congress. OF H. RES. 21, CALLING ON VICE from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), pending PRESIDENT PENCE TO CONVENE which I yield myself such time as I f AND MOBILIZE THE CABINET TO may consume. During consideration of ACTIVATE SECTION 4 OF THE this resolution, all time yielded is for ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER 25TH AMENDMENT TO DECLARE the purpose of debate only. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP GENERAL LEAVE 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announces to INCAPABLE OF EXECUTING THE Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House that, in light of the adminis- DUTIES OF HIS OFFICE; AND FOR unanimous consent that all Members tration of the oath of office to Mem- OTHER PURPOSES be given 5 legislative days to revise and bers-elect, the whole number of the Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, by di- extend their remarks. House is now 433. rection of the Committee on Rules, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentle- f call up House Resolution 38 and ask for its immediate consideration. woman from Pennsylvania? There was no objection. MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- lows: Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, today AND REMEMBRANCE OF UNITED the Rules Committee met and reported H. RES. 38 STATES CAPITOL POLICE OFFI- a closed rule, House Resolution 38, pro- Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- CERS BRIAN D. SICKNICK AND viding for consideration of House Reso- HOWARD LIEBENGOOD lution it shall be in order without interven- tion of any point of order to consider in the lution 21, calling on Vice President MI- The SPEAKER. The Chair would ask House the resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on CHAEL R. PENCE to convene and mobi- that all Members and staff present in Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene lize the principal officers of the execu- the Chamber and throughout the Cap- and mobilize the principal officers of the ex- tive departments of the Cabinet to ac- itol please rise for a moment of silence ecutive departments of the Cabinet to acti- tivate section 4 of the 25th Amendment in honor and remembrance of the dedi- vate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to de- to declare President Donald J. Trump cation and service of the fallen United clare President Donald J. Trump incapable incapable of executing the duties of his of executing the duties of his office and to States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. immediately exercise powers as acting Presi- office and to immediately exercise Sicknick and Howard Liebengood. dent. The amendment to the preamble print- powers as acting President. ed in the report of the Committee on Rules The rule provides 1 hour of debate f accompanying this resolution shall be con- equally divided and controlled by the sidered as adopted. The resolution, as chair and ranking member of the Com- RECESS amended, shall be considered as read. The mittee on the Judiciary or a designee. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause previous question shall be considered as or- The rule self-executes a manager’s 12(a) of rule I, the Chair declares the dered on the resolution and preamble, as amendment by Chairman NADLER. The House in recess for a period of less than amended, to adoption without intervening rule provides that the prohibition motion or demand for division of the ques- 15 minutes. tion except one hour of debate equally di- against engaging in personalities dur- Accordingly (at 6 o’clock and 3 min- vided and controlled by the chair and rank- ing debate, with respect to references utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. ing minority member of the Committee on to the President, shall not apply during the Judiciary or their respective designees. consideration of House Resolution 21 or f SEC. 2. The prohibition against personality any special order of business relating in debate shall not apply during consider- to the impeachment of the President b 1818 ation of measures specified in section 3 of considered on January 13, 2021. this resolution with respect to references to Finally, the rule authorizes and di- AFTER RECESS the President. SEC. 3. The measures referred to in section rects the Sergeant at Arms to impose a The recess having expired, the House 2 of this resolution are as follows: fine against a Member, Delegate, or the was called to order by the Speaker pro (a) House Resolution 21. Resident Commissioner for the failure tempore (Mr. BROWN) at 6 o’clock and (b) Any special order of business providing to wear a mask in contravention of the 18 minutes p.m. for the consideration of House Resolution 24. Speaker’s announced policy on this SEC. 4. (a) During a covered period des- subject for the duration of the pan- f ignated pursuant to section 3(s) of House demic. Resolution 8— Mr. Speaker, we are here today to de- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- (1) the Sergeant-at-Arms is authorized and bate the rule for House Resolution 21, a VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF directed to impose a fine against a Member, resolution calling for Vice President H. RES. 21, CALLING ON VICE Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner for PENCE to invoke the 25th Amendment PRESIDENT PENCE TO CONVENE the failure to wear a mask in contravention of the Speaker’s announced policies of Janu- and declare President Donald Trump AND MOBILIZE THE CABINET TO ary 4, 2021; and incapable of executing the duties of his ACTIVATE SECTION 4 OF THE (2) a fine imposed pursuant to this section office. We take this action solemnly 25TH AMENDMENT TO DECLARE shall be treated as though imposed under and with grave concern for the safety PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP clause 3(g) of rule II, and shall be adminis- and security of our Nation and its peo- INCAPABLE OF EXECUTING THE tered as though pursuant to clause 4(d) of ple, even in the final days of this Presi- DUTIES OF HIS OFFICE; AND FOR rule II, except that— dent’s administration. OTHER PURPOSES (A) the time periods described in clause 3(g)(3)(C) of rule II shall not commence until Last Wednesday, a lawless mob Ms. SCANLON, from the Committee the Committee on Ethics has adopted writ- breached this Chamber with the most on Rules, submitted a privileged report ten rules, and the chair of the Committee on evil and destructive intent. They were (Rept. No. 117–1) on the resolution (H. Ethics shall notify all Members, Delegates, here to take the law into their own Res. 38) providing for consideration of or the Resident Commissioner with pending hands, to disrupt Congress as it count- the resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on appeals upon such commencement; and ed the electoral college votes, and to (B) a fine subject to appeal under clause Vice President MICHAEL R. PENCE to 3(g)(3) of rule II shall proceed unless dis- overturn the lawful election of Joseph convene and mobilize the principal offi- missed within the time period provided Biden as our 46th President. cers of the executive departments of under clause 3(g)(3)(C) of rule II. As violent invaders broke windows the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the (b) Subsection (a) establishes a standard of and rammed doors, they chanted that 25th Amendment to declare President conduct within the meaning of clause 3(a)(2) they wanted to hang the Vice Presi- Donald J. Trump incapable of exe- of rule XI. dent and kidnap the Speaker of the cuting the duties of his office and to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- House, and they brought the tools to do immediately exercise powers as acting tlewoman from Pennsylvania is recog- it. They beat one police officer to President; and for other purposes, nized for 1 hour. death, tased others, and tried to shoot which was referred to the House Cal- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, for the one with his own gun. Another officer endar and ordered to be printed. purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- will likely lose an eye. Scores of others

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:33 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.005 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H127 suffered head injuries when they were seeing the bloody consequences of the Lastly, I want to thank our staff beaten with pipes. Blood was spilled on actions on Wednesday. Any other ad- across the Capitol for their bravery and the marble floor just outside this room. ministration would have invoked the dedication to public service. I want to Members, staff, and reporters were 25th Amendment long ago. thank them for the work they do every forced to take cover under furniture I don’t care if a President incites a day but especially for their heroism in and barricade themselves in rooms, riot against Congress on his first day returning to the floor last Wednesday clutching gas masks and fearing for or the last day of his or her Presidency. night to help us continue the electoral their lives as the President’s MAGA Such an act is a crime against our gov- college vote count, and I thank them supporters chanted and raged nearby. ernment, much less against the people for being back here with us today. We Journalists were specifically targeted who are terrorized or killed in the at- are indebted to them for their service and beaten. Explosive devices were tack. If a President can refuse to ac- to our country. placed nearby to divert the police from knowledge the will of American voters, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of protecting the Capitol. then incite a coup to stay in power my time. This was not a peaceful protest. without punishment, then our democ- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I thank my These were crimes against our country racy is lost. friend, the gentlewoman from Pennsyl- and the people who go to work every Mr. Speaker, that is why it is vital vania (Ms. SCANLON) for yielding me day on Capitol Hill. Just this after- for Vice President PENCE and the Cabi- the customary 30 minutes, and I yield noon, the FBI announced that it ex- net to do the right thing—to invoke myself such time as I may consume. pects to charge hundreds of people with the 25th Amendment. Otherwise, this Just a few days ago, the Nation was crimes ranging from simple trespass to Congress must remove Donald Trump shaken by the violent and destructive conspiracy and sedition, to weapons of- from office. actions of an outrageous mob that fenses, to felony murder. I have heard the calls for unity, and stormed the Capitol and attempted to Crimes like this do not occur in a I agree that now is the time to come gain access to this very Chamber, seek- vacuum. They must be planned. They forward in unity, to defend our coun- ing to harm innocent lives and disrupt must be led. try, not to defend a man who has prov- democracy at work. The attack on the Capitol was in- en himself incompetent to occupy the I vehemently condemn their lawless cited by this administration. For office of the President for another day. actions. This never should have hap- months, they told their supporters that I am grateful to those Members of pened, and the perpetrators of these the Republican Party who agreed that if they didn’t win the election, the despicable crimes that took place in the time has come to put loyalty to election was rigged. When the majority this building must be prosecuted to the country above partisan considerations. of American voters decided they had fullest extent of the law. had enough of this chaos, they declared And we welcome their support in tak- While Americans have the right to ing whatever actions are necessary to that the election had been stolen. The passionately voice their views and end this chaos, to defend our govern- administration invited the President’s peacefully dissent in protest, the siege ment, and to protect the American peo- most rabid supporters to come to D.C. on our Capitol last Wednesday was the ple. on January 6 for a wild protest. Then furthest thing from peaceful protest. the administration whipped them into b 1830 As a result of the violent and fright- a frenzy and sent the mob across town I also find the cries of partisanship ening events of the day, six lives have to attack the Capitol and disrupt the by the President’s remaining sup- been lost. counting of electoral college votes. But porters to be unconvincing. The whole This includes two courageous Capitol it didn’t end there. world watched in horror on January 6 Police officers who put themselves in The President reportedly watched as the administration encouraged a harm’s way to protect us, secure the with excitement as the news media mob to attack the seat of our democ- building, and restore order. We will began streaming images of the terror racy to disrupt the election of Joseph never forget their selfless sacrifices at the Capitol through electronic de- R. Biden and then stood by as rioters and bravery. Our deepest prayers re- vices in America and around the world. sacked the Capitol. main with their families, friends, loved The President tweeted that the Vice Many civic leaders from both parties ones, and the entire United States Cap- President had betrayed him. And even have condemned the President’s ac- itol Police force as they grapple with after the violence was apparent, the tions and called for his removal. So, their heavy loss. President and his lawyer placed calls no, this is not partisan. As we seek to pick up the pieces and to allies on Capitol Hill, trying to per- But I invite the President’s sup- move forward healing our Nation, I am suade them to prolong their objections porters in Congress—no, I beg them—to concerned that the majority is pro- to the counting of the electoral votes. join the American people in holding ceeding with the wrong course of ac- What the administration didn’t do for this President accountable for the vio- tion. hours was to lift a finger to call off the lence we experienced last week and to Earlier today, Mr. Speaker, the Rules mob or to rally support to defend the prevent further chaos in the days to Committee met and reported out a rule government, the historic monuments come. for consideration of House Resolution in the Capitol, the police, or especially Before I conclude, I want to take a 21. This is a nonbinding resolution call- the people under siege in the building. minute to give my deepest condolences ing on Vice President MIKE PENCE to Members here in this Chamber know to the families of the Capitol Police of- convene the Cabinet and declare Presi- that, for hours, the President refused ficers who died as a result of this at- dent Trump incapable of executing his to return their calls begging for help. tack. I want to thank the men and duties pursuant to section 4 of the 25th Mr. Speaker, in the days since, the women of the Metropolitan and Capitol Amendment. administration has continued to claim Police forces who valiantly defended I think this resolution is misguided that the election was rigged. It has de- both our democracy and the people who and inappropriate for the legislative nied any responsibility for the riot, and work on the Hill and wish a speedy re- branch to pursue. As such, I must op- praised the rioters, all while reports covery to the scores who were injured pose it. proliferate that the administration’s during the attack. Mr. Speaker, under the 25th Amend- supporters are planning more violence I also want to thank our tireless fa- ment to the Constitution, when it ap- in the weeks ahead. cilities and custodial staff for putting pears the President is unable to fulfill This is why this President remains a the building back together after terror- his or her duties, it is the responsi- clear and present danger to the coun- ists violated it and the members of the bility of the Vice President, with the try, so long as he continues to serve. press corps who have been so abused by concurrence of a majority of the Cabi- The reality is that we all—even the this administration and were specifi- net, to initiate the process for making most loyal political supporters—know cally targeted by this mob but contin- that determination. that this President is unfit for office. ued documenting the attack so Ameri- That responsibility, grave as it is, Any other President with an ounce of cans could see what was really hap- rests solely with the Vice President. character would have resigned after pening. There is no role for Congress in this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:33 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.007 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2021 process. The only role for Congress lying measure, and I reserve the bal- Over the last week, we have heard arises later and only in the cir- ance of my time. calls from both parties’ leaders, past cumstances where there is a dispute be- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 and present, about the need for unity tween the President and Vice President minutes to the gentlewoman from in our Nation. We have heard Presi- about the President’s ability to fulfill Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). dent-elect Biden and other members of his or her duties, but we are not faced Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, let the Democratic Party call for unity, a with that situation now. me thank the gentlewoman from Penn- path forward for our Nation full of mu- Nor is this resolution intended to sylvania for her leadership and my tual consideration and respect. designate, by law, another body besides good friend from Oklahoma as well. Yet here we are today with Demo- the Cabinet to exercise this power, My friend from Oklahoma may be, in crats charging in the opposite direc- which the text of the 25th Amendment fact, accurate to the extent that the tion, further dividing our Nation by says it may do. Instead, with today’s 25th Amendment stands on its own as calling for the invocation of the 25th resolution, what the majority is asking actions that the Vice President will Amendment by the Vice President. the House to do is to assume a power it take. But we are a coequal branch of Let’s consider this for a moment. My does not have. The House has no role in government, and Mr. RASKIN’s resolu- Democratic colleagues are demanding initiating section 4 of the 25th Amend- tion is an appropriate resolution be- Vice President PENCE invoke the 25th ment, and we should not pretend other- cause we have a responsibility to gov- Amendment and take over as Presi- wise. Instead, that power lies with the ern and to protect the American peo- dent. With these calls, it is clear they Vice President. ple. have full faith in the Vice President And we should be very clear about So this resolution is not in violation and his ability to act in a manner that of the Constitution, because it is the what this resolution actually is. It is is consistent with his constitutional Congress calling upon the Vice Presi- an attempt to pressure the Vice Presi- responsibility. Simply put, they trust dent to reflect on January 6, a day in dent into performing a duty he clearly him to do the job. infamy, to reflect the fact that there does not believe is necessary at this Yet the very demand they are mak- were six people who died, that we lost time. ing insinuates that Vice President two precious law enforcement Capitol Mr. Speaker, I was here in the Cap- PENCE cannot be trusted to make the itol last week, as were all of my col- Hill Police, their injuries in many ways decision to invoke the 25th Amendment leagues. We all had the opportunity to attributable to this, some in different on his own. It calls into question the ways than others, and we lost Ameri- watch Vice President PENCE as he ful- core of his judgment. filled his duty under the Constitution. cans. If you trust someone to lead our Na- Clearly, it is a long chain of events He showed sound judgment and poise tion and be the acting President, that goes back to the President of the under pressure, and his actions were shouldn’t you also trust that same per- United States. The President, when a above reproach. Indeed, he fulfilled his son to take the steps necessary to safe- duly announced election came about on oath of office and acted in a manner be- guard it if needed? November 6, 2020, proceeded to declare fitting his constitutional role. It was a With that, I urge opposition to the that it had been stolen and continued statesman-like performance under the rule. to stoke the fires of his believers to most difficult of circumstances. Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Despite witnessing the Vice Presi- begin to plan some kind of attack, be- minutes to the gentleman from Cali- cause he kept saying, ‘‘Come to Wash- dent’s sound judgment and ability to fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI). fulfill his oath in person, the majority ington. I will see you there.’’ Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise Then, of course, as time went on, I is now seeking to push him into per- today with great sadness and anger valued the President’s right to the forming an additional action under the over the events that transpired on Jan- courts, of which he went, but he did not 25th Amendment. The Vice President uary 6, and I rise with steadfast deter- find that to be a solution for him. mination to take every possible action has not done what the majority wishes So House Resolution 21 is the Con- to ensure that those who incited and him to do, and so they are bringing up gress speaking, and we have every committed the unconscionable acts on this resolution now in effort to pres- right, as a coequal branch, to speak. that day are brought to justice. sure him into doing so. Why? This act, attempting to substitute The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Last week’s violent insurrection on the House’s judgment for the Vice time of the gentlewoman has expired. the U.S. Capitol left at least six people President’s, is not contemplated any- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield dead and dozens injured. It was a stain where in the Constitution. As we all the gentlewoman from Texas an addi- on our Nation and our democracy. saw last Wednesday, Vice President tional 30 seconds. They beat police officers, they mur- PENCE’s judgment is sound. There is no Ms. JACKSON LEE. We have that dered a police officer, they planted pipe need for the House to attempt to sub- right, Mr. Speaker, because the FBI bombs, they brandished weapons, and stitute its judgment for his own. has indicated that they have seen they left our Nation shocked and I personally have strong faith in him, 100,000 digital media, and they will be mourning. and I believe he will consider his con- looking for more to see those who en- Just as this Congress returned mere stitutional duty in the same manner dangered all of those who were here. hours after this insurrection to certify that he carries out all of the other con- My appreciation to the police and the the lawful results of the 2020 Presi- stitutional duties assigned to him: in a floor staff and law enforcement, custo- dential election, we stand here today forthright manner that fulfills his oath dial staff, our staff, media, and others prepared to take firm, decisive, and of office and attests to his personal in- who were put in harm’s way along with necessary action to restore our coun- tegrity. Members. try. Should the Vice President ever be- So I rise to support this resolution No President who invites thousands lieve that the 25th Amendment needs because it does not violate the Con- of his most devoted supporters to to be invoked, I have no doubt that stitution or the intent of the 25th Washington and urges them to fight his Vice President PENCE, both as a leader, Amendment. It provides for the Con- political enemies by committing a se- as a former House colleague, and as a gress to speak to ask the Vice Presi- ditious act on our democracy should be friend, would exercise good judgment dent to recognize that this President is allowed to remain in office. with respect to performing that duty. the only one who has ever stoked this If the Vice President does not act to That he has not taken that action thus kind of action. hold the President accountable, then far is not an indication that the House Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 we leave this Nation vulnerable to fu- needs to push him to do so. His record minutes to the distinguished gentle- ture demagogues. of sound judgment should speak to us woman from Arizona (Mrs. LESKO), who That brings us here today, on this on this issue. is my very good friend and fellow mem- somber day, to carry out our sacred As such, I urge my colleagues to re- ber of the Rules Committee. oath to defend and protect the Con- ject this resolution. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in stitution from all enemies, foreign and on the rule, a ‘‘no’’ vote on the under- opposition to the rule. domestic.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:33 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.009 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H129 Mr. Speaker, I will vote to impeach I will vote to impeach this President, and I We can’t let this happen again. If we those responsible, and I urge my col- urge my colleagues to do the same. defeat the PQ, the amendment my leagues to do the same. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- friend from Oklahoma has is a bipar- Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great sadness self such time as I may consume. tisan commission to examine the cir- and anger over the events that transpired on Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the pre- cumstances and the attack, as well as January 6th, and steadfast determination to vious question, I will offer an amend- its aftermath. take every possible action to ensure those ment to the rule to immediately bring It will be modeled after 9/11 Commis- who incited and committed the unconscionable up a resolution establishing a bipar- sion to reduce duplication and increase acts on that day are brought to justice. tisan national commission on the do- communication and info-sharing be- Last week’s violent insurrection on the U.S. mestic terrorist attack on the United tween relevant government entities Capitol, which has left at least five people States Capitol. and law enforcement. The goal is to in- dead and dozens injured, was a stain on our This commission, modeled on the 9/11 vestigate, find the facts, and deliver re- nation and our democracy. The President’s Commission, will be charged with ex- ports so this can never happen again, blatantly false claims about election fraud, amining and reporting upon the facts and so we can better protect the Cap- which were parroted by current administration and causes relating to the attack that itol complex and, most importantly, officials and members of the House and Sen- occurred on January 6 of 2021 and with the employees that work here, serving ate, finally reached a tipping point last week providing appropriate findings, conclu- our great country. We will protect when these boldface lies gave way to a violent sions, and recommendations for correc- them moving forward. assault on our nation’s Capitol. Even after 64 tive measures. We all want answers, and this is the failed attempts in federal court to substantiate I can think of no more appropriate most prudent step at this time. We will the baseless claims about election fraud, the path for Congress to follow, Mr. Speak- follow wherever the facts lead us and President, his administration, and members of er, than to ensure that a bipartisan take appropriate actions in response. Congress continued to double down and use commission reviews all evidence and I urge the defeat of the PQ and the these mistruths to incite a mob to stage a reports back to us on this horrific adoption of the amendment. bloody insurrection against the United States event. Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, we, of Government. They beat and murdered police Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- course, share the concern of our col- officers, they planted pipe bombs, brandished sent to insert the text of my amend- leagues from the other side of the aisle weapons, and left our nation shocked and in ment in the RECORD, along with extra- that an incident like this never hap- mourning. neous material, immediately prior to pens again. That is why we are urging What does it mean, then, for America that a the vote on the previous question. the Vice President to invoke the 25th sitting President invited thousands of his most The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Amendment, because of the clear and fervent supporters to Washington and incited objection to the request of the gen- present danger of continued violence them to commence a violent occupation of the tleman from Oklahoma? under this administration. There was no objection. world’s citadel of democracy—the United While I believe there will be a time Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I urge a States Capitol? to talk about bipartisan efforts to have ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous question. Without a proper check and proportional re- an investigation through this House, Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the sponse to these events, we will be doomed to this is not the moment for it. gentleman from the great State of Ken- re-live the same hell over and over again. In Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the tucky (Mr. GUTHRIE) for further expla- time, we will lose our democracy, our hallowed gentlewoman from California (Ms. nation of the amendment. institutions, and irreparably tear at the very MATSUI), a distinguished former mem- fabric of our nation. As elected leaders of this b 1845 ber of the Rules Committee. nation, we have a right, but more importantly, Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise a moral obligation to respond to those who in- the gentleman from Oklahoma for today in support of the rule providing cited this riot in the strongest possible terms. yielding. for consideration of the resolution be- Just as this Congress returned mere hours All of us just still are speechless fore us today, calling on the Vice after this insurrection to certify the lawful re- about what happened last Wednesday. President to invoke the Fifth Amend- sults of the 2020 Presidential election, we It is just amazing that it happened ment and remove President Trump stand here today prepared to take firm, deci- here, and I condemn it in the utmost from office immediately. sive, and necessary action to restore our words as a violent act against the Cap- Last week, members of both parties country from the heinous state it spiraled into itol Building. We must find those who came to the floor of this Chamber to on 1/6/2021. did it, and we must prosecute them to take the oath of office. In that oath, Mr. Speaker I rise today to implore the Vice the fullest extent of the law. each of us pledged to defend the Con- President of the United States and the mem- Every time I travel to Washington, stitution against all enemies, foreign bers of the President’s cabinet to invoke the the first thing I look for, as I did and domestic. I believe that oath com- 25th Amendment and remove this dangerous today, is if I could see it from my air- pels me and my colleagues to act President from office before he can inflict plane window or if I could see it driving today. more harm on our nation. It’s time for the Vice across the Potomac, the dome. I always Last Wednesday’s armed insurrection President to stand up for American democ- feel pride that the people of the Second at the United States Capitol was a co- racy. I will also join my colleagues in sup- District of Kentucky, Mr. Speaker, ordinated attempt to overthrow our porting articles of impeachment against the allow me to serve under the dome. democratic process with violence. President. When I got here today, it is still here. Make no mistake, these rioters viewed The President’s violent rhetoric and actions It is still standing. It is still the beacon the President’s repeated claims of pose a significant threat to our nation with throughout the world. It is bruised, but fraud as a mandate to act. Lies, misin- every passing minute that he’s allowed to re- it is there. It is something that we all formation, and demagoguery have con- main in office. No President who invites thou- hold dear. sequences. sands of his most devoted supporters to The protection of this building, that Unfortunately, America witnessed Washington and urges them to ‘‘fight’’ his po- dome, this building, the office build- those consequences last week, some on litical enemies by committing a seditious at- ings but, most importantly, the people television, some under tables in barri- tack on our Capitol should be allowed to re- who work here, not those of us who are caded offices, some in these Chambers, main in office. Our nation has endured and just elected to be here but those of us and some in the last moments of life. persevered through so much, and it will sur- who work here and in service, I have It is not with joy that I immediately vive this President. But if we do not act and faces I have talked to tonight on the called on Vice President PENCE to in- hold him accountable, then we will leave our floor that—I was not on the floor when voke the 25th Amendment. I am co- nation vulnerable to a future demagogue. That it happened, but I knew the faces of the sponsor of both this resolution and the brings us here on this somber day to carry out people who were, not just my col- Articles of Impeachment because I be- our sacred oath to defend and protect the leagues, but those standing at the lieve I have an obligation to honor my Constitution from all enemies foreign and do- doors here tonight, Mr. Speaker, who oath and defend the Constitution mestic. have been through so much. against a grave domestic threat.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.010 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2021 On a personal note, I am taking this I was standing right over there as the force the hand of a man that they stand for the future of my grand- Capitol Police locked and barricaded clearly had faith in to run our country. children. Our obligation to them and to the Chamber doors. I heard what I They must recognize that by calling future generations is that this democ- thought were gunshots as the rioters for the President’s immediate resigna- racy stands. broke the windows in the main Cham- tion, they are also advocating for Vice So, it is with sadness but firm resolve ber door with a metal pipe. President MIKE PENCE to lead our Na- that I rise to support this rule and im- I was standing right over there when tion. Therefore, they should have full plore my colleagues on the other side the woman was shot outside the Speak- trust in Vice President PENCE’s deci- of the aisle to join me. er’s lobby, and the police radios rang sion-making ability to act in a manner Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 out: ‘‘Shots fired in the Capitol. Shots consistent with his constitutional re- minutes the gentlewoman from Michi- fired in the Capitol. Everyone down.’’ sponsibilities, just as he did last week. gan (Mrs. MCCLAIN), who will be giving The veneer of civilization is paper- Further, I am incredibly and deeply her first address on the floor of the thin. disappointed that the rule before us House. Thousands of people, criminals, dese- suspends prohibitions on engaging in Mrs. MCCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank crated our Capitol, breaking windows personalities against the President. It the gentleman from Oklahoma. and doors, attacking our brave officers, is somewhat ironic. If we are truly wor- I rise today to echo many of my col- and vandalizing offices. Rioters, wear- ried about rhetoric, then we must set leagues in the call for unity and a ing Army fatigues with Confederate an example and ensure that civility peaceful transition of power. I say this and Trump flags, donned Nazi swas- and decorum remain an essential part as a believer in the Constitution and tikas. That and I saw one man who of the American discourse. the fact that the election has been cer- wore a shirt saying: ‘‘Camp Auschwitz The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tified. Staff.’’ time of the gentleman has expired. Our President instigated this. The First, the incitement of politically Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield an President’s duty is to protect our Re- motivated violence that we saw last additional 30 seconds to the gentleman. public and its people. He built a mob, week is intolerable. Words have con- Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- filled it with lies, and encouraged its sequences, and, yes, the President er, we must set an example and ensure fight to stop the steal. Now, we hear could have done more. But I ask you that civility and decorum remain an intelligence reports that thousands of this: Doesn’t everybody need to play by armed militias and white supremacists essential part of the American dis- the same rules? course. Let me highlight some other ques- are planning to come again on or be- fore January 20. Ms. SCANLON. Just to clarify, this tionable statements. My colleagues, my friends on the provision about suspending the rule And I quote: ‘‘Let’s make sure we other side of the aisle, we must to- about personalities is so that we can show up wherever we have to show up. gether call upon the President to de- have a full and frank discussion of just And if you see anybody from that Cabi- nounce this violence, to tell his sup- why the request is being made to in- net in a restaurant, in a department porters to stay home. voke the 25th Amendment and just why store, at a gas station, you get out and Mr. President, you must please put this President should be impeached. It you create a crowd, and you push back America first. You must call off this would be difficult, if not impossible, to on them, and you tell them they are attack. And if not, you must be re- describe the high crimes and mis- not welcome anymore, anywhere.’’ moved. demeanors and other misconduct which That was not President Trump. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- forms the basis of those requests if Let me give you another one. ‘‘I just bers are reminded to refrain from en- that rule were not suspended. don’t even know why there aren’t gaging in personalities toward the As I mentioned in my opening, we uprisings all over the country.’’ Again, President. don’t view this as a partisan resolu- not President Trump. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 tion. We have Members from all sides Can we all agree that at times our minutes to the gentleman from Penn- of the political spectrum now calling emotions get in the way because we sylvania (Mr. RESCHENTHALER), who is for the removal of this President. Mem- love this country so much? But I ask the newest Republican member of the bers might want to check their news you this: Whatever is good for one side, Rules Committee. feed to see the growing list of civic, isn’t it good for the other? Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speak- business, and religious leaders from We all have the same name on the er, let me be clear about something. across the country who have said: front of our jersey, and that is the The violence and the rioting in our Enough is enough. This President is a United States of America. We need to Capitol last Wednesday was tragic. It clear and present danger. start acting like it and let our actions was undemocratic, and it was unac- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of follow our words. ceptable. I unequivocally condemn this my time. Impeachment only incites more divi- criminal behavior that occurred in this Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- sion. It does not provide unity. building. self such time as I may consume. I offer a solution. I am ready to come Our great Nation is deeply divided. I would disagree somewhat with my together and get to work for this great Unfortunately, rather than looking for- good friend from Pennsylvania. I have country in which we live. ward and working together on issues had the privilege of being in this body Ms. SCANLON. I would just suggest that actually unite our country, we are for many years, and I have never seen that sedition is inherently divisive, and here debating a partisan issue, a par- what we see in sections 2 and 3 of this it is difficult to unify before there has tisan resolution that will only further rule, the suspension of appropriate lan- been accountability. divide us. guage. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 minutes to The Constitution is very clear on the I understand the difficulties of deal- the gentleman from New York (Mr. issue we are debating. The ability to ing with this issue and respect that. SUOZZI). activate section 4 of the 25th Amend- However, at a time when the rhetoric Mr. SUOZZI. Mr. Speaker, I support ment lies with the Vice President and has been over the top, I think we invoking the 25th Amendment to re- Cabinet members, Cabinet members should set a high example. We have move President Trump from office. who are vetted and confirmed by the never done this before in my time here. Former Congressman Tom Lantos, a Senate. We didn’t do it in previous impeach- Holocaust survivor, would often say Congress is only drawn in, House ments. the veneer of civilization is paper-thin. Members are only drawn in, when the We are its guardians, and we cannot President disputes a declaration of in- b 1900 rest. capacitation. That is not what is hap- The need to do it now is lost on me, I was sitting right there on Wednes- pening here. We should respect that Mr. Speaker. day when they told us to take out our constitutional prerogative. Again, I have great confidence in my gas masks because the rioters had Mr. Speaker, I am also perplexed by friend. I have great confidence in my breached the Capitol. my Democrat colleagues’ attempt to friends on the Rules Committee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.012 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H131 So, the rule is the rule. This will al- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- considered as ordered on the bill and on any most certainly pass. I would just hope self the balance of my time. amendment thereto to final passage without that everybody acts as good as they Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to intervening motion except: (1) one hour of can. I mean, I hate to put it that sim- urge all of my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the ply, but this is an important issue. on this resolution. Committee on Homeland Security; and (2) I respect all the Members of this The resolution asks this House to one motion to recommit. body. I know they have very different substitute its judgment for the Vice SEC. 6. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not points of view on this. That is to be ex- President’s in making the grave deci- apply to the consideration of H.R. 275. pected. sion to initiate procedures under sec- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Generally, our debates are profes- tion 4 of the 25th Amendment. Under back the balance of my time, and I sional. Generally, that standard is the Constitution, this is a role that be- move the previous question on the res- something we are proud of and some- longs exclusively to the Vice President olution. thing that we aspire to. I hate to see it and the Cabinet, not to the House of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ever lowered or any exception provided. Representatives. Attempting to usurp question is on ordering the previous I also have great confidence in the this responsibility is not supported by question. Speaker’s Chair, and I know that they the Constitution and would be a his- The question was taken; and the will enforce the appropriate level of ci- toric overreach. Speaker pro tempore announced that vility and decency on the floor. Members should also take assurance the ayes appeared to have it. But, Mr. Speaker, I just ask my fel- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- from the Vice President’s strong record low Members to please, please think mand the yeas and nays. about this, because we have taken a of sound judgment. Rather than pres- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- very important safeguard off the rails suring him into acting, we should be ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution of debate, so to speak. reassured by the knowledge that he 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the would act on this topic as he does on Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JORDAN), my all others in performing his duty, in a ther proceedings on this question are very good friend, the distinguished Re- manner befitting his constitutional postponed. role as Vice President of the United publican ranking member of the Judi- f ciary Committee. States. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to RECESS the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous question and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- COLE) for yielding. ‘‘no’’ on the rule, and I yield back the ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. Speaker, this is scary. This is balance of my time. declares the House in recess subject to frightening, what is happening. Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I yield the call of the Chair. With less than 1 hour of debate, the myself the balance of my time. Accordingly (at 7 o’clock and 6 min- Democrats bring a rule to the floor Mr. Speaker, after the chaos and po- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. that says this: You can say anything tentially—well, definitely criminal be- f you want about the President of the havior that we saw here last week, United States of America, no rules of there is no trust left between this ad- b 1932 decorum about what you say about the ministration and the majority of the AFTER RECESS leader of our country. American people. The recess having expired, the House In that rule, they say: If you don’t The stability of our executive branch was called to order by the Speaker pro wear a mask, you could get fined, no is a foundational piece of our democ- tempore (Ms. JACKSON LEE) at 7 o’clock regard to whether you have already racy. This administration has failed or and 32 minutes p.m. had COVID, whether you have had the refused to uphold the most basic duties f vaccination. Your mask slips down a of protecting our Constitution and our little bit, you get fined, in a rule with national security or of respecting the PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION no debate? coequal branches of our government. OF H. RES. 21, CALLING ON VICE In this rule, they say: To walk on the Wednesday’s bloody attack proved PRESIDENT PENCE TO CONVENE House floor, you have to go through a that this administration is an immi- AND MOBILIZE THE CABINET TO metal detector, a Member of the United nent and continuing danger to our ACTIVATE SECTION 4 OF THE States Congress walking on the floor to country even in the waning days of this 25TH AMENDMENT TO DECLARE represent three quarters of a million Presidency. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP people in our district? I am heartbroken for our country but INCAPABLE OF EXECUTING THE And fourth, the rule is for the bill more determined than ever to fight to DUTIES OF HIS OFFICE; AND FOR that says we should tell the Vice Presi- preserve our democracy. OTHER PURPOSES dent of the United States to work to Mr. Speaker, I call on Vice President remove the President of the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- PENCE and the Cabinet to do the right States. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- I have been here 14 years. I have thing. I call upon our colleagues to do ished business is the vote on ordering never seen anything like this. And I do the right thing: to put our country be- the previous question on the resolution not know where this ends. I do not fore the interests of any one man and (H. Res. 38) providing for consideration know where it ends, but it is dangerous to join us in ending this failed Presi- of the resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on where they are taking us. dency. Vice President MICHAEL R. PENCE to You couple this with what we are Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- convene and mobilize the principal offi- seeing with the cancel culture mob out leagues to support the rule and the un- cers of the executive departments of there, I do not know where this takes derlying legislation. the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the us. The material previously referred to 25th Amendment to declare President I fear for the First Amendment. I by Mr. COLE is as follows: Donald J. Trump incapable of exe- fear for the Second Amendment. I fear AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 38 cuting the duties of his office and to for the Bill of Rights. I fear for the At the end of the resolution, add the fol- immediately exercise powers as acting Constitution. lowing: President; and for other purposes, on Mr. Speaker, I do not know where SEC. 5. Immediately upon adoption of this which the yeas and nays were ordered. this takes us, but it is scary what they resolution, the House shall proceed to the The Clerk read the title of the resolu- are throwing in a bill that we are going consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. tion. to debate for less than an hour, making 275) to establish the National Commission on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Domestic Terrorist Attack Upon the these kinds of changes. I hope they re- United States Capitol. All points of order question is on ordering the previous consider. against consideration of the bill are waived. question. Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I am The bill shall be considered as read. All The vote was taken by electronic de- prepared to close. I would inquire if the points of order against provisions in the bill vice, and there were—yeas 219, nays gentleman has any more speakers. are waived. The previous question shall be 206, not voting 7, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.014 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H132 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2021 [Roll No. 12] Fleischmann Keller Reschenthaler Payne Schneider Walorski (Banks) Fortenberry Kelly (MS) Rice (SC) (Wasserman (Sherrill) Watson Coleman YEAS—219 Foxx Kelly (PA) Rodgers (WA) Schultz) Sires (Pallone) (Pallone) Adams Gomez O’Halleran Franklin, C. Kim (CA) Rogers (AL) Peters (Beyer) Smith (WA) Wild (Scanlon) Aguilar Gonzalez, Ocasio-Cortez Scott Kinzinger Rogers (KY) Porter (Wexton) (Courtney) Wilson (FL) Allred Vicente Omar Fulcher Kustoff Rose Pressley (Garcı´a Strickland (Hayes) Auchincloss Gottheimer Pallone Gaetz LaHood Rosendale (IL)) (Kilmer) Young Axne Green, Al (TX) Panetta Gallagher LaMalfa Rouzer Richmond Thompson (MS) (Malliotakis) Barraga´ n Grijalva Pappas Garbarino Lamborn Roy (Butterfield) (Butterfield) Bass Haaland Pascrell Garcia (CA) Latta Rutherford Rush Tonko (Pallone) Beatty Harder (CA) Payne Gibbs LaTurner Salazar (Underwood) Vela (Gomez) Gimenez Lesko Scalise Bera Hastings Perlmutter The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Beyer Hayes Peters Gohmert Long Schweikert Gonzales, Tony Bishop (GA) Higgins (NY) Phillips Loudermilk Scott, Austin question is on the resolution. Gonzalez (OH) Lucas Sessions Blumenauer Himes Pingree The question was taken; and the Good (VA) Luetkemeyer Simpson Blunt Rochester Horsford Pocan Gooden (TX) Mace Smith (MO) Speaker pro tempore announced that Bonamici Houlahan Porter Gosar Malliotakis Smith (NE) the ayes appeared to have it. Bourdeaux Hoyer Pressley Graves (LA) Mann Smith (NJ) Bowman Huffman Price (NC) Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, on that I Graves (MO) Massie Smucker Boyle, Brendan Jackson Lee Quigley Green (TN) Mast Spartz demand the yeas and nays. F. Jacobs (CA) Raskin Greene (GA) McCarthy Stauber The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Brown Jayapal Rice (NY) Griffith McCaul Stefanik Brownley Jeffries Richmond ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Grothman McClain Steil Bush Johnson (GA) Ross 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Guest McClintock Steube Bustos Johnson (TX) Roybal-Allard The vote was taken by electronic de- Butterfield Jones Guthrie McHenry Stewart Ruiz Hagedorn McKinley Stivers vice, and there were—yeas 222, nays Carbajal Kahele Ruppersberger ´ Harris Meijer Taylor Cardenas Kaptur Rush 204, not voting 7, as follows: Carson Keating Harshbarger Meuser Thompson (PA) Ryan Hartzler Miller (IL) Tiffany [Roll No. 13] Cartwright Kelly (IL) ´ Sanchez Hern Miller (WV) Timmons Case Khanna Sarbanes YEAS—222 Casten Kildee Herrell Miller-Meeks Turner Scanlon Adams Frankel, Lois McNerney Castor (FL) Kilmer Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Upton Schakowsky Aguilar Fudge Meeks Castro (TX) Kim (NJ) Hice (GA) Mooney Valadao Schiff Allred Gallego Meng Chu Kind Higgins (LA) Moore (AL) Van Drew Schneider Auchincloss Garamendi Mfume Cicilline Kirkpatrick Hill Moore (UT) Van Duyne Schrader Axne Garcı´a (IL) Moore (WI) Clark (MA) Krishnamoorthi Hinson Mullin Wagner Schrier Barraga´ n Garcia (TX) Morelle Clarke (NY) Kuster Hollingsworth Nehls Walberg Scott (VA) Bass Golden Moulton Cleaver Lamb Hudson Newhouse Walorski Scott, David Beatty Gomez Mrvan Clyburn Langevin Huizenga Norman Waltz Sewell Bera Gonzalez, Murphy (FL) Cohen Larsen (WA) Issa Nunes Weber (TX) Sherman Beyer Vicente Nadler Connolly Larson (CT) Jackson Obernolte Wenstrup Sherrill Bishop (GA) Gottheimer Napolitano Cooper Lawrence Jacobs (NY) Owens Westerman Sires Blumenauer Green, Al (TX) Neal Correa Lawson (FL) Johnson (LA) Palazzo Williams (TX) Slotkin Blunt Rochester Grijalva Neguse Costa Lee (CA) Johnson (OH) Palmer Wilson (SC) Bonamici Haaland Newman Courtney Lee (NV) Smith (WA) Johnson (SD) Pence Wittman Bourdeaux Harder (CA) Norcross Craig Leger Fernandez Soto Jordan Perry Womack Bowman Hastings O’Halleran Crist Levin (CA) Spanberger Joyce (OH) Pfluger Wright Boyle, Brendan Hayes Ocasio-Cortez Crow Levin (MI) Speier Joyce (PA) Posey Young F. Higgins (NY) Omar Cuellar Lieu Stanton Katko Reed Zeldin Brown Himes Pallone Davids (KS) Lofgren Stevens NOT VOTING—7 Brownley Horsford Panetta Davis, Danny K. Lowenthal Strickland Bush Houlahan Pappas Dean Luria Suozzi Crenshaw Napolitano Webster (FL) Bustos Hoyer Pascrell DeFazio Lynch Swalwell Granger Steel Butterfield Huffman Payne DeGette Malinowski Takano Murphy (NC) Titus Carbajal Jackson Lee Pelosi DeLauro Maloney, Thompson (CA) Ca´ rdenas Jacobs (CA) Perlmutter DelBene Carolyn B. Thompson (MS) Carson Jayapal Peters Delgado Maloney, Sean Tlaib b 2026 Cartwright Jeffries Phillips Demings Manning Tonko Mr. ARMSTRONG changed his vote Case Johnson (GA) Pingree DeSaulnier Matsui Torres (CA) Casten Johnson (TX) Pocan Deutch McBath Torres (NY) from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Castor (FL) Jones Porter Dingell McCollum Trahan Messrs. JOHNSON of Georgia, NOR- Castro (TX) Kahele Pressley Doggett McEachin Trone CROSS, and Ms. SPEIER changed their Chu Kaptur Price (NC) Doyle, Michael McGovern Underwood Cicilline Keating Quigley F. McNerney Vargas vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Clark (MA) Kelly (IL) Raskin Escobar Meeks Veasey So the previous question was ordered. Clarke (NY) Khanna Rice (NY) Eshoo Meng Vela The result of the vote was announced Cleaver Kildee Richmond Espaillat Mfume Vela´ zquez as above recorded. Clyburn Kilmer Ross Evans Moore (WI) Wasserman Cohen Kim (NJ) Roybal-Allard Fletcher Morelle Schultz MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Connolly Kind Ruiz Foster Moulton Waters RESOLUTION 8 117TH CONGRESS , Cooper Kirkpatrick Ruppersberger Frankel, Lois Mrvan Watson Coleman Adams (Brown) Dingell (Stevens) Kirkpatrick Correa Krishnamoorthi Rush Fudge Murphy (FL) Welch Axne (Stevens) Doyle, Michael (Gallego) Costa Kuster Ryan Gallego Nadler Wexton Baird (Bucshon) F. (Cartwright) Kuster (Pingree) Courtney Lamb Sa´ nchez Garamendi Neal Wild Bergman Eshoo Lamborn Craig Langevin Sarbanes Garcı´a (IL) Neguse Williams (GA) (Walberg) (Walberg) Crist Larsen (WA) Scanlon Garcia (TX) Newman Wilson (FL) (Thompson Bilirakis Langevin Crow Larson (CT) Schakowsky Golden Norcross Yarmuth (CA)) (Fortenberry) Fallon (Nehls) (Lynch) Cuellar Lawrence Schiff Bishop (GA) LaTurner (Mann) Davids (KS) Lawson (FL) Schneider NAYS—206 Fleischmann (Butterfield) (Kustoft) Lawson (FL) Davis, Danny K. Lee (CA) Schrader Aderholt Brady Cole Blumenauer Fletcher (Allred) (Evans) Dean Lee (NV) Schrier Allen (Beyer) Lee (NV) Brooks Comer Frankel, Lois DeFazio Leger Fernandez Scott (VA) Amodei Buchanan Crawford Bonamici (Clark (Stevens) DeGette Levin (CA) Scott, David (Clark (MA)) Armstrong Buck Curtis (MA)) Leger Fernandez DeLauro Levin (MI) Sewell Gimenez Arrington Bucshon Davidson Boyle, Brendan (Davids (KS)) DelBene Lieu Sherman (Cammack) Babin Budd Davis, Rodney F. (Jeffries) Lieu (Beyer) Delgado Lofgren Sherrill Gonzalez (OH) Bacon Burchett DesJarlais Buchanan Lowenthal Demings Lowenthal Sires Baird Burgess Diaz-Balart (Cammack) (Joyce (OH)) (Beyer) DeSaulnier Luria Slotkin ´ Balderson Calvert Donalds Ca´ rdenas Grijalva (Garcıa McEachin Deutch Lynch Smith (WA) Banks Cammack Duncan (Gallego) (IL)) (Wexton) Dingell Malinowski Soto Barr Carl Dunn Carson Hastings McNerney Doggett Maloney, Spanberger Bentz Carter (GA) Emmer (Underwood) (Wasserman (Huffman) Doyle, Michael Carolyn B. Speier Bergman Carter (TX) Estes Costa (Correa) Schultz) Moulton F. Maloney, Sean Stanton Bice (OK) Cawthorn Fallon DeSaulnier Jayapal (Raskin) (McGovern) Escobar Manning Stevens Biggs Chabot Feenstra (Matsui) Johnson (TX) Nadler (Jeffries) Eshoo Matsui Strickland Bilirakis Cheney Ferguson DesJarlais (Jeffries) Ocasio-Cortez Espaillat McBath Suozzi Bishop (NC) Cline Fischbach (Kustoft) Jones (Jacobs (Tlaib) Evans McCollum Swalwell Boebert Cloud Fitzgerald Deutch (Rice (CA)) Pascrell Fletcher McEachin Takano Bost Clyde Fitzpatrick (NY)) Kaptur (Stevens) (Pallone) Foster McGovern Thompson (CA)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12JA7.007 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H133 Thompson (MS) Underwood Watson Coleman Bishop (GA) Grijalva (Garcı´a Ocasio-Cortez President pro tempore of the Senate, the Titus Vargas Welch (Butterfield) (IL)) (Tlaib) first three individuals in the line of succes- Tlaib Veasey Wexton Blumenauer Hastings Pascrell sion to the presidency, as the rioters were re- Tonko Vela (Wasserman (Pallone) Wild (Beyer) corded chanting ‘‘Hang Mike Pence’’ and Torres (CA) Vela´ zquez Bonamici (Clark Schultz) Payne Williams (GA) ‘‘Where’s Nancy’’ when President Donald J. Torres (NY) Wasserman Wilson (FL) (MA)) Jayapal (Raskin) (Wasserman Trahan Schultz Yarmuth Boyle, Brendan Johnson (TX) Schultz) Trump tweeted to his supporters that ‘‘Mike Trone Waters F. (Jeffries) (Jeffries) Peters (Beyer) Pence didn’t have the courage to do what Jones (Jacobs Porter (Wexton) NAYS—204 Buchanan should have been done to protect our coun- (Cammack) (CA)) Pressley (Garcı´a try’’ after the Capitol had been overrun and Kaptur (Stevens) (IL)) Aderholt Gonzalez (OH) Mooney Ca´ rdenas the Vice President was in hiding; Allen Good (VA) Kirkpatrick Richmond Moore (AL) (Gallego) Whereas the insurrectionary mob attacked Amodei Gooden (TX) Moore (UT) (Gallego) (Butterfield) Carson law enforcement officers, unleashed chaos Armstrong Gosar Mullin (Underwood) Kuster (Pingree) Rush Arrington Graves (LA) Nehls Costa (Correa) Lamborn (Underwood) and terror among Members and staffers and (Walberg) Schneider Babin Graves (MO) Newhouse DeSaulnier their families, occupied the Senate Chamber Langevin (Sherrill) Bacon Green (TN) Norman (Matsui) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office along with (Lynch) Sires (Pallone) Baird Greene (GA) Nunes DesJarlais other leadership offices, vandalized and pil- LaTurner (Mann) Smith (WA) Balderson Griffith Obernolte (Kustoff) fered government property, and succeeded in Banks Grothman Lawson (FL) (Courtney) Owens Deutch (Rice Barr Guest (Evans) Strickland interfering with the counting of electoral Palazzo (NY)) Bentz Guthrie Lee (NV) (Kilmer) votes in the joint session of Congress; Palmer Dingell (Stevens) Bergman Hagedorn (Stevens) Thompson (MS) Whereas the insurrectionary mob’s violent Pence Doyle, Michael Bice (OK) Harris Leger Fernandez (Butterfield) Perry F. (Cartwright) attacks on law enforcement and invasion of Biggs Harshbarger (Davids (KS)) Titus (Connolly) Pfluger the Capitol complex caused the unprece- Bilirakis Hartzler Eshoo Lieu (Beyer) Tonko (Pallone) Posey dented disruption of the Electoral College Bishop (NC) Hern (Thompson Lowenthal Vela (Gomez) Boebert Herrell Reed (CA)) (Beyer) Walorski (Banks) count process for a 4-hour period in both the Brady Herrera Beutler Reschenthaler Fleischmann McEachin Watson Coleman House and the Senate, a dangerous and de- Brooks Hice (GA) Rice (SC) (Kustoff) (Wexton) (Pallone) stabilizing impairment of the peaceful trans- Buchanan Higgins (LA) Rodgers (WA) Fletcher (Allred) McNerney Wild (Scanlon) fer of power that these insurrectionary riots Buck Hill Rogers (AL) Frankel, Lois (Huffman) Wilson (FL) were explicitly designed to cause; Rogers (KY) Bucshon Hinson (Clark (MA)) Nadler (Jeffries) (Hayes) Whereas 5 Americans have died as a result Rose Gonzalez (OH) Napolitano Young Budd Hollingsworth of injuries or traumas suffered during this Burchett Hudson Rosendale (Joyce (OH)) (Correa) (Malliotakis) Rouzer violent attack on Congress and the Capitol, Burgess Huizenga f Calvert Issa Roy including Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Cammack Jackson Rutherford CALLING ON VICE PRESIDENT Sicknick and Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Salazar Carl Jacobs (NY) PENCE TO CONVENE AND MOBI- Boyland, Kevin Greeson, and Benjamin Phil- Carter (GA) Johnson (LA) Scalise lips, and more than 50 police officers were se- Carter (TX) Johnson (OH) Schweikert LIZE THE CABINET TO ACTIVATE riously injured, including 15 officers who had Cawthorn Johnson (SD) Scott, Austin SECTION 4 OF THE 25TH AMEND- to be hospitalized, by violent assaults, and Chabot Jordan Sessions MENT TO DECLARE PRESIDENT there could easily have been dozens or hun- Cheney Joyce (OH) Simpson Cline Joyce (PA) Smith (MO) DONALD J. TRUMP INCAPABLE dreds more wounded and killed, a sentiment Cloud Katko Smith (NE) OF EXECUTING THE DUTIES OF captured by Senator Lindsey Graham, who Cole Keller Smith (NJ) HIS OFFICE observed that ‘‘the mob could have blown the Comer Kelly (MS) Smucker building up. They could have killed us all’’; Crawford Kelly (PA) Spartz Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Whereas these insurrectionary protests Curtis Kim (CA) Stauber to House Resolution 38, I call up the were widely advertised and broadly encour- Davidson Kinzinger Stefanik Davis, Rodney Kustoff resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on Vice aged by President Donald J. Trump, who re- Steil peatedly urged his millions of followers on DesJarlais LaHood Steube President MICHAEL R. PENCE to con- Twitter and other social media outlets to Diaz-Balart LaMalfa Stewart vene and mobilize the principal officers Donalds Lamborn Stivers of the executive departments of the come to Washington on January 6 to ‘‘Stop Duncan Latta Taylor Cabinet to activate section 4 of the the Steal’’ of the 2020 Presidential election Dunn LaTurner Thompson (PA) and promised his activist followers that the Emmer Lesko Tiffany 25th Amendment to declare President protest on the Electoral College counting Estes Long Timmons Donald J. Trump incapable of exe- Fallon Loudermilk day would be ‘‘wild’’; Turner Feenstra Lucas cuting the duties of his office and to Whereas President-elect Joseph R. Biden Upton Ferguson Luetkemeyer immediately exercise powers as acting won the 2020 Presidential election with more Valadao Fischbach Mace than 81 million votes and defeated President Van Drew President, and ask for its immediate Fitzgerald Malliotakis consideration in the House. Trump 306–232 in the Electoral College, a Fitzpatrick Mann Van Duyne Wagner The Clerk read the title of the resolu- margin pronounced to be a ‘‘landslide’’ by Fleischmann Massie President Trump when he won by the same Fortenberry Mast Walberg tion. Electoral College numbers in 2016, but Presi- Foxx McCarthy Walorski The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Franklin, C. McCaul Waltz dent Trump never accepted these election re- Scott McClain Weber (TX) BUTTERFIELD). Pursuant to House Res- sults as legitimate and waged a protracted Fulcher McClintock Wenstrup olution 38, the amendment to the pre- campaign of propaganda and coercive pres- Gaetz McHenry Westerman amble, printed in House Report 117–1, is sure in the Federal and State courts, in the Gallagher McKinley Williams (TX) state legislatures, with Secretaries of State, Wilson (SC) adopted, and the resolution, as amend- Garbarino Meijer and in Congress to nullify and overturn these Garcia (CA) Meuser Wittman ed, is considered read. Gibbs Miller (IL) Womack The text of the resolution, as amend- results and replace them with fraudulent and Gimenez Miller (WV) Wright ed, is as follows: fabricated numbers; Gohmert Miller-Meeks Young Whereas President Trump made at least 3 Gonzales, Tony Moolenaar Zeldin H. RES. 21 attempts to intervene in the lawful vote Whereas on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, counting and certification process in Georgia NOT VOTING—7 the day prescribed under section 15 of title 3, and to coerce officials there into fraudu- Bost Granger Webster (FL) United States Code, for the counting of elec- lently declaring him the winner of the Clyde Murphy (NC) toral votes, Congress experienced a massive State’s electoral votes, including calls to Crenshaw Steel violent invasion of the United States Capitol Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and a State and its complex by a dangerous insurrec- elections investigator, and an hour-long con- b 2112 tionary mob which smashed windows and versation with Secretary of State Brad So the resolution was agreed to. used violent physical force and weapons to Raffensperger badgering him to ‘‘find 11,780 The result of the vote was announced overpower and outmaneuver the United votes’’ and warning of a ‘‘big risk’’ to as above recorded. States Capitol Police and facilitated the ille- Raffensperger if he did not intervene favor- gal entry into the Capitol of hundreds, if not ably to guarantee the reelection of President A motion to reconsider was laid on thousands, of unauthorized persons (all of Trump; the table. whom entered the Capitol complex without Whereas President Trump appeared with MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE going through metal detectors and other se- members of his staff and family at a RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS curity screening devices); celebratory kickoff rally to encourage and Adams (Brown) Bergman Bilirakis Whereas, the insurrectionary mob threat- charge up the rioters and insurrectionists to Axne (Stevens) (Walberg) (Fortenberry) ened the safety and lives of the Vice Presi- ‘‘walk down to the Capitol’’ and ‘‘if you don’t Baird (Bucshon) dent, the Speaker of the House, and the fight like hell, you’re not going to have a

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Mr. Speaker, I yield He is not protecting the republican also ignored a tweet from Alyssa Farah, his myself 3 minutes to begin. form of government for the people of former communications director, saying: Mr. Speaker, we have experienced the the United States when he allowed this ‘‘Condemn this now, @realDonaldTrump— trauma of a violent attack on this to happen. you are the only one they will listen to. For House of Representatives, on this The SPEAKER pro tempore. The our country!’’; Chamber, and on all of the people who time of the gentleman has expired. Whereas photographs, cell phone videos, work here. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield social media posts, and on-the-ground re- An armed, lawless, and enraged mob porting show that numerous violent insur- myself an additional 30 seconds. rectionists who invaded the Capitol were smashed windows, beat up and crushed Mr. Speaker, this resolution is sim- armed, were carrying police grade flex cuffs Capitol Hill Police officers who cried ply asking Vice President PENCE to ex- to detain and handcuff people, used mace, out in agony; overcame and subdued ercise his powers under the 25th pepper spray, and bear spray against United law enforcement; killed or caused the Amendment of the Constitution, sec- States Capitol Police officers, erected a gal- deaths of at least five American citi- tion 4, to convene the Cabinet and to lows on Capitol grounds to hang ‘‘traitors,’’ zens, including a heroic Capitol Hill mobilize the Cabinet to state and ar- vehemently chanted ‘‘Hang Mike Pence!’’ Police officer, Brian Sicknick, and four ticulate what is obvious to the Amer- while surrounding and roving the Capitol, other Americans; inflicted serious inju- emphasized that storming the Capitol was ‘‘a ican people—this President is not revolution,’’ brandished the Confederate bat- ries on dozens of our police officers and meeting the duties of office and is tle flag inside the Capitol, and were found to other people, including 15 officers who clearly not capable of it—and to trans- be in possession of Napalm B, while still un- had to be hospitalized. fer the powers to the Vice President identified culprits planted multiple pipe Chanting ‘‘stop the steal’’ and ‘‘hang under the 25th Amendment. bombs at buildings near the Capitol complex, Mike Pence,’’ they threatened the lives Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of another lethally dangerous criminal action and safety of the three individuals in my time. that succeeded in diverting law enforcement the line of succession to the President Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 from the Capitol; and of the United States. They built a gal- minutes to the gentleman from the Whereas Donald Trump has demonstrated repeatedly, continuously, and spectacularly lows right outside the Capitol. great State of California (Mr. MCCLIN- his absolute inability to discharge the most They screamed, ‘‘Where is Nancy?’’ TOCK). basic and fundamental powers and duties of They stormed the Speaker’s office, and Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, his office, including most recently the duty they occupied it. They stole govern- what a sad and ominous way to begin to respect the legitimate results of the Presi- ment property. They trashed the place. the 117th Congress. Hasn’t this body dential election, the duty to respect the They terrorized officers, staff, and done enough in the last session to di- peaceful transfer of democratic power under Members. They brandished the Confed- vide our country and abuse our Con- the Constitution, the duty to participate in erate battle flag in the Capitol of the stitution without carrying that dam- legally defined transition activities, the United States, something that didn’t duty to protect and uphold the Constitution age into the new session? of the United States, including the counting even happen during the Civil War. The 25th Amendment specifically ad- of Electoral College votes by Congress, the They allowed hundreds or thousands dresses the incapacity of the President duty to protect the people of the United of people to enter the Capitol without to discharge the duties of his office. It States and their elected representatives metal detectors or any kind of security was never intended as a political weap- against domestic insurrection, mob rule, and screening at all, not only to desecrate on when Congress doesn’t like the way seditious violence, and generally the duty to the temple of democracy and to spit in he discharges those duties. take care that the laws be faithfully exe- the face of Congress but actually to Now, I have read that speech. He cuted: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- interfere with the counting of electoral never suggested rampaging the Capitol tives calls upon Vice President Michael R. college votes in the 2020 Presidential and disrupting the Congress. He urged Pence— election. them to—and this is an exact quote— (1) to immediately use his powers under They may have been looking for Vice ‘‘peacefully and patriotically make section 4 of the 25th Amendment to convene President PENCE and Speaker PELOSI, your voices heard.’’ and mobilize the principal officers of the ex- but every person in this room could Now, many of us Republicans joined ecutive departments in the Cabinet to de- have died. As a shaken Senator a bipartisan vote to respect the elec- clare what is obvious to a horrified Nation: LINDSEY GRAHAM said, ‘‘The mob could toral college votes despite our sus- That the President is unable to successfully have blown the building up. They could discharge the duties and powers of his office; picions, our misgivings, and our de- and have killed us all.’’ sires. We did this because the Constitu- (2) to transmit to the President pro tem- Mr. Speaker, whether or not you be- tion commanded it and our institutions pore of the Senate and the Speaker of the lieve the President’s course of conduct depend on it. Now, today, those same House of Representatives notice that he will in encouraging, building, summoning, principles should compel a bipartisan be immediately assuming the powers and du- assembling, and inflaming the mob— vote to oppose this grotesque abuse of ties of the office as Acting President. lighting the flame, as Congresswoman the 25th Amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- LIZ CHENEY put it in a very powerful Last week, the majority argued that olution, as amended, shall be debatable and cogent statement this evening— the President tried to misuse the Con- for 1 hour, equally divided and con- whether you believe that that was a stitution to overturn the votes of the trolled by the chair and ranking minor- high crime and misdemeanor, an of- electoral college. Well, he asserted no ity member of the Committee on the fense against the Republic, that is a direct power. Rather, he urged the Vice Judiciary or their respective designees. question for another time. And to put President and Congress to do so. Many The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. my cards on the table, I think it was a of us declined his bad advice. RASKIN) and the gentleman from Ohio crime against the Republic. Yet, this week, the majority directly (Mr. JORDAN) each will control 30 min- But leaving that aside, I think every is asserting power to misuse the 25th utes. Member in this body should be able to Amendment in a manner that does The Chair recognizes the gentleman agree that this President is not meet- overturn the votes of the previous elec- from Maryland. ing the most minimal duties of office. toral college. Don’t they see that they GENERAL LEAVE He is not meeting the oath that he are committing directly the same of- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I ask swore, to uphold and defend the Con- fense they accuse the President of com- unanimous consent that all Members stitution against all enemies, foreign mitting indirectly? may have 5 legislative days within and domestic. He is not protecting and Every act we take builds a precedent which to revise and extend their re- defending the democracy itself, the for future acts. Once Congress asserts

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Political violence is It won’t affect this President, but it President must be removed from office never the answer, regardless of which will stalk future Presidents from this immediately. side of the political spectrum it occurs. day forward. For their sake, please This is a decision we make with the And that is a strongly held position on don’t do this. utmost solemnity and prayerfulness which I have been clear since well be- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 which this crisis requires. Removal of fore my time in Congress. minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- the President is an unprecedented ac- Let’s be clear about a few things. The fornia (Ms. PELOSI). tion, but it is required because it is an adoption of this political resolution Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank unprecedented moment in history be- would be divisive rather than unifying. the gentleman for yielding and applaud cause of the danger that he poses. The Vice President has said he has no him and salute him as a constitutional I heard the previous speaker say that intention of taking action under the scholar, an intellectual resource, and we are objecting to the President be- amendment. So, this process is pure po- the force of justice that he has been as cause we don’t like the way he exe- litical theater on the part of the major- he has crafted and advanced this reso- cutes his duties. No, we don’t like it at ity. lution. all: acts of sedition, incitement to in- I thank the entire House Democratic surrection, treasonous activity. If you In addition, no due process has been Caucus for their love of country, deter- are associating yourself with that as provided. As a former prosecutor, if law mination to protect our democracy, the proper execution of the President’s enforcement brought evidence of a and the loyalty to our oath that had duties, then you are associating your- crime to me and said take this to the been so beautifully manifested in this self with sedition and treason. jury tomorrow for a jury trial, there dark past week. Yesterday, in a pro forma session, we would be no chance for the defendant Mr. Speaker, a dark week it has been introduced a unanimous consent re- to prepare any defense. I would be vio- indeed. On Wednesday, the President of quest to take up Congressman RASKIN’s lating half the Constitution, the code the United States incited a deadly in- legislation, which calls on the Vice of Virginia, and over 100 different rules surrection against America that tar- President to mobilize the Cabinet to of procedure. geted the very heart of our democracy, activate the 25th Amendment to re- In the more than 50 years since the this temple of democracy, the United move the President from office, again, 25th Amendment was ratified, section 4 States Capitol, defiling the genius of to prevent him from causing more has never been invoked. As such, there the Constitution—separate but equal— damage to our country. Who knows are no judicial or authoritative opin- attacking the first branch of govern- what he might do next? ions that would evaluate its implemen- ment, trying to prevent us from car- But House Republicans rejected this tation. Absent this, we must look to rying out our constitutional duty to legislation. So the President’s un- the legislative intent of the Congress ascertain that Joe Biden and KAMALA hinged, unstable, deranged acts of sedi- that passed its language, and nowhere HARRIS will be President and Vice tion may continue, endangering Amer- in the legislative intent is the current President of the United States. ica and undermining our democracy. situation envisioned. It is meant to be The gleeful desecration of the Capitol Now we are taking up this legislation used for incapacity, not for political and the violence against Congress, our in regular session. After passage, we ends with 8 days remaining in a Presi- staff, and our workers are horrors that are calling on the Vice President to re- dent’s term. will forever stain our Nation’s history. spond within 24 hours of passage. This Last week, Vice President PENCE was Five Americans have died following the resolution gives House Republicans the lauded by the majority for not yielding violent attack. More than 50 police of- clear choice to honor the oath of office, to pressure to exert power beyond his ficers were seriously injured, including to defend our democracy, and to uphold constitutional authority to determine 15 officers who were hospitalized. the sacred trust given to us by the Con- the outcome of the election. Yet, the On behalf of the House, I salute and stitution and by those whom we rep- majority today is attempting to pres- express deepest gratitude to the U.S. resent. sure him to exert power beyond the in- Capitol Police for the valor that they Mr. Speaker, during the Trump Pres- tention of his constitutional role in showed in protecting the lives of Mem- idency, these 4 years, and especially section 4 of the 25th Amendment. bers, especially protecting our staff during this sad time, I recall the words This action will only further fuel the and those who make Congress function. of the great Israeli poet Ehud Manor political divide among our citizens and Mr. Speaker, this is a sad day for our when he said: will be detrimental to the long-term ef- country, that we have to come to the I can’t keep silent in light of forts to unify our country. floor in a way to defend the Constitu- How my country’s changed her face Mr. Speaker, both President Trump tion of the United States at this time. Won’t quit trying to remind her and President-elect Biden have called The facts are very clear: The Presi- In her ears, I’ll sing my cries for a peaceful transition of power. I dent called for this seditious attack. Until she opens her eyes. would encourage members of both par- For days, he urged supporters to come ‘‘I can’t keep silent in light of how my coun- ties to work toward this end and vote to Washington for the insurrection. try’s changed her face.’’ I urge my Re- Wednesday morning, he participated in publican colleagues to open their eyes against this rushed, misguided, politi- a rally to encourage the rioters to and to finally hold this President ac- cally motivated resolution. march on the Capitol and fight. countable. The security of our country Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Not only did he urge people to march and the future of our very democracy minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- are at stake. fornia (Ms. LOFGREN). on the Capitol and fight, he further When we pray for God to bless Amer- fanned the flames, and he and his fam- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, last ica, let us hope that that blessing week, as we counted electoral college ily cheered and celebrated the desecra- comes down strongly on us in the next tion of the Capitol. votes, I said this day marks a cross- few days. roads for our American democracy. We Later that day, as the dangers esca- Again, Mr. Speaker, I applaud the lated, he ignored and then flat-out re- didn’t know then what an ominous great leadership of Mr. RASKIN. jected the pleas of Congress, including statement that was. We do now. those of his own party, to call off his b 2130 Congress was attacked by a violent supporters—the rioters, the terror- Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 mob, incited by the President, to stop ists—as they engaged in vandalism and minutes to the gentleman from Vir- us from doing our constitutional job. violence. ginia (Mr. CLINE). The President not only encouraged the Now, the President is saying that he Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today mob; he said he loved them and made is not responsible and that his incite- in opposition to H. Res. 21, calling on no serious effort to stop them.

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He is But I suggest to you it looks like, it dent, through this resolution, is to re- a continuing threat to America. would appear like, if we are going to flect on that and to call upon the 25th Vice President PENCE should invoke proceed on, even after you received the Amendment to convene the Cabinet, to the 25th Amendment, assume Presi- answer that you are seeking, and it is begin the healing, because the Presi- dential duties until the inauguration disapprobation of your idea, that the dent of the United States is dangerous next week, and save us from a Presi- only thing that could be left is to pour to the American people. dent who is unable to function, unable gas on the fire. That is why we are on the floor to protect our country. I am asking that cooler heads prevail today. We hope that he will have an op- I urge all, including my Republican here. This is not necessary. Don’t let portunity to reflect because the Con- colleagues, to put politics aside. Act to this get in the way. Just to parrot the stitution says in many places that the secure the safety of our country. We last speaker, I am asking friends across actions of this President are dan- truly are at a crossroads for our Amer- the aisle: Don’t do this. gerous. ican democracy. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, the gen- People have died. We have lost two Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 tleman reasonably poses the question: police officers. Others are in the hos- minutes the gentleman from Arizona Why are we doing this? pital. And yes, it was an insurrection. (Mr. BIGGS). We think that the President of the It is time to pass H. Res. 21. Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, the vio- United States constitutes a clear and Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of the lence at the Capitol last week has been present danger to the Republic and to Committees on the Judiciary and on Home- condemned by Republicans, Democrats, our people. land Security, I rise in strong support of H. and President Trump. So, I wonder: For example, on the white suprema- Res. 21, a resolution calling on Vice President Why are the Democrats stoking the cist websites that helped to build the MICHAEL R. PENCE to convene and mobilize fire instead of dousing the flames? President’s mob, they are now calling the principal officers of the executive depart- This 25th Amendment resolution is for a return engagement on the days of ments of the Cabinet to activate Section 4 of actually similar, with some dif- January 19 and 20. They are calling the 25th Amendment to declare President ferences, to the proposal filed in Octo- again for an attack on the Capitol, and Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the ber of this year by the same Represent- they are calling again for the State duties of his office and to immediately exer- ative and joined by 42 Democrats. The legislatures, now in 50 States, to be cise powers as acting President. As a person who was in the House cham- problem at that time is they were try- surrounded. ber, that day and witnessed the terror, may- ing to get this commission together. What will the attitude be of the hem, and horror unleashed by the President’s This time, they want the Vice Presi- President of the United States? Will he incitement of insurrection and utter betrayal of dent to invoke the other portion of ar- give them aid and comfort? Will he his sacred oath, it is manifestly evident that ticle 4. But the problem, of course, is wink at them? Will he send them posi- the President is clearly incapable, and cer- that the Vice President sent a very tive tweets and messages, calling them tainly unwilling, of exercising the duties of his lovely letter to them, saying he is not patriots? office, which makes it essential for Vice-Presi- going to do that. Also, on extreme rightwing websites, dent PENCE to convene the principal officers of Our Nation is divided. While folks on they are calling for the President to the Executive Branch to invoke the 25th the left are trying to lay this all on pardon the organizers of the armed vio- Amendment to the Constitution. President Trump, you should consider lent insurrection that took place in Mr. Speaker, the resolution recites a tale of a few statements from colleagues this body not even a week ago. What if abdication and dereliction of duty by a Presi- across the aisle. the President decides to pardon them? dent of the United States unseen in the history One of our colleagues at one point We know this President is not living of our country. said: ‘‘If you see anybody from that up to the most minimal duties of his On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the day Cabinet,’’ meaning Mr. Trump’s Cabi- office. That is why we are doing this, prescribed by section 15 of title 3, United net, ‘‘in a restaurant, in a department to protect the public. States Code, for the counting of electoral store, at a gasoline station, you get out By the way, we are not telling the votes, Congress experienced a massive, vio- and you create a crowd. And you push Vice President what he must do. We lent invasion of the United States Capitol and back on them, and you tell them they have no authority to do that. We are its complex by a dangerous insurrectionary are not welcome anymore, anywhere.’’ telling him what we think he should do mob, which smashed windows and used vio- Senator BOOKER called for his sup- and that the Congress will be with him lent, physical force and weapons to overpower porters to: ‘‘Go to the Hill today. Get because we know that he has come and outmaneuver the United States Capitol up and please get up in the face of some under extreme rightwing pressure on Police and facilitated the illegal entry into the Congresspeople.’’ everything from the counting of the Capitol of hundreds, if not thousands, of unau- I have dozens more similar state- electoral college votes to his positions thorized persons (all of whom entered the ments. But what we are talking about on a whole range of things to go along Capitol complex without going through metal here today is a resolution, asking the with Donald Trump. So, we are trying detectors and other security screening de- Vice President to invoke the 25th to counterbalance that attack on him vices). Amendment and get the Cabinet to- from the right to say the people want This insurrectionary mob threatened the gether to remove this President. to see a peaceful way through this. safety and lives of the Vice President, the What that does, it is basically doing I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman Speaker of the House, and the President pro what Democrats wrongfully claimed from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). tempore of the Senate, the first three individ- President Trump did on January 6. It Ms. JACKSON LEE. Accountability uals in the line of succession to the presi- pours gas on the smoldering embers, comes before healing, but healing dency, as the rioters were recorded chanting which consist of tens of millions who should come. ‘‘Hang Mike Pence’’ and ‘‘Where’s Nancy’’ believe the integrity of the election If we look at the Constitution, we when President Donald J. Trump tweeted to was questionable. They feel disenfran- will clearly see that Mr. RASKIN’s reso- his supporters that ‘‘Mike Pence didn’t have chised. And quite frankly, they are lution fits the language: an inability to the courage to do what should have been more angry than aggrieved. be able to discharge your duties, to ex- done to protect our country.’ Some believe that by doing this, it is ercise the laws carefully. The marauders attacked law enforcement going to be healing. I heard this gen- Do you consider these words from the officers, unleashed chaos and terror among tleman say this in the Rules Com- President of the United States to in- Members and staffers and their families, occu- mittee, that doing this would be heal- surrectionists and terrorists to ‘‘walk pied the Senate Chamber and Speaker NANCY ing. Yet, the Vice President said he is down to the Capitol,’’ says the Presi- PELOSI’s office along with other leadership of- not going to do that. If this resolution dent, telling them: ‘‘If you don’t fight fices, vandalized and pilfered government

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Other property—like gas stations, res- taurants and even parked cars—was set on the House and the Senate, a dangerous and In all of this, Donald John Trump has dem- fire, with much of it completely destroyed. destabilizing impairment of the peaceful trans- onstrated repeatedly, continuously, and spec- The full extent of damage to Twin Cities fer of power that these insurrectionary riots tacularly his absolute inability to discharge the buildings—including residences, churches, were explicitly designed to cause. most basic and fundamental powers and du- nonprofits and minority-owned businesses— At least five Americans have died as a re- ties of his office, including most recently the could take weeks or months to calculate. Al- sult of injuries or traumas suffered during this duty to respect the legitimate results of the ready on the ropes from months of lost rev- violent attack on Congress, including Capitol Presidential election and the duty to respect enue during a global pandemic, some busi- Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, and more the peaceful transfer of democratic power nesses may never reopen as others are still temporarily or indefinitely closed. than 50 police officers were seriously injured, under the Constitution. Buildings along a 5–mile stretch of Lake including 15 officers who had to be hospital- Mr. Speaker, Donald John Trump has acted Street in Minneapolis and a 3.5–mile stretch ized by these violent assaults. in a manner contrary to his trust as President of University Avenue in St. Paul’s Midway There could easily have been hundreds and subversive of constitutional government, area experienced some of the heaviest dam- more wounded and killed, a sentiment cap- to the great prejudice of the cause of law and age. While this is an incomplete list, here’s a tured by Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM, one of the justice, and to the manifest injury of the peo- look at some of those hardest-hit areas. President’s fiercest enablers, who observed ple of the United States. HEAVY DAMAGE NEAR MINNEAPOLIS POLICE that ‘‘the mob could have blown the building For the safety and security of the people of PRECINCTS up. They could have killed us all.’’ the United States and the survival of our de- For three consecutive nights starting on Mr. Speaker, these insurrectionary protests mocracy, he must be removed from office. Wednesday, May 27, rioters pummeled blocks worth of buildings near the Minneapolis’ were widely advertised and broadly encour- For these reasons, I urge all Members to aged by the current President, who repeatedly Third and Fifth police precincts, inflicting join me in voting for H. Res. 21, calling upon heavy damage. disgraced his high office by exhorting his mil- the Vice-President to convene the Cabinet and On Thursday night, protesters torched and lions of followers on Twitter and other social to invoke the 25th Amendment to the Constitu- heavily vandalized the Third Precinct, and media outlets to come to Washington on Janu- tion and assume the powers and duties of the destroyed at least 20 nearby buildings, in- ary 6 to ‘‘Stop the Steal’’ of the 2020 Presi- office as Acting President. cluding several restaurants, an Auto Zone, dential election, promising that the protest on Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits, a U.S. Post the Electoral College counting day would be minute to the gentlewoman from Geor- Office, a cellphone store and the building that housed Talk Town Diner, El Nuevo ‘‘wild.’’ gia (Mrs. GREENE). Although President-elect Joseph R. Biden Rodeo and others. Midtown Corner, a multi- Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Mr. Speak- story affordable housing project that was decisively won the 2020 Presidential election er, I would like to quote the President still under construction, erupted into a tow- with more than 81 million votes and defeated of the United States: ‘‘I know that ev- ering inferno, burning so hot that it melted President Trump 306–232 in the Electoral Col- eryone here will soon be marching over siding off a nearby house. lege, a margin pronounced to be a ‘‘landslide’ to the Capitol Building to peacefully The following night, about three miles by the current President Trump when he won and patriotically make your voices west of the Third Precinct, protesters by the same Electoral College numbers in heard.’’ blanketed the area near the Fifth Precinct, 2016, the current and temporary occupant of heavily damaging at least seven buildings— ‘‘Go home with love and in peace. Re- including a U.S. Post Office, a Wells Fargo the White House never accepted these elec- member this day forever.’’—President branch, a staffing agency and a Subway in a tion results as legitimate and waged a pro- Donald Trump. nearby strip mall. Authorities also reported tracted campaign of propaganda and coercive I condemn this violence. Republicans that shots had been fired at officers in the pressure in the Federal and State courts, in have condemned this violence. Presi- Fifth Precinct area, but there were no re- the state legislatures, with Secretaries of dent Trump has condemned this vio- ports of injuries. State, and in Congress to nullify and overturn lence. But elected Democrats over the FIRES NEAR MIDTOWN GLOBAL MARKET, HEAVY these results and replace them with imaginary past year have promoted violence, have LOOTING IN UPTOWN and fabricated numbers to maintain his con- supported it. They fund it on their The Midtown Global Market area experi- tinuance in office. ActBlue fundraising platform. enced one of the most concentrated tolls dur- This culminated in the current President tak- There has been billions in damage ing the Floyd riots. More than a dozen busi- ing the stage at the insurrection rally he held caused over this past year, riots all nesses near E. Lake Street and Chicago Ave- on the Ellipse Grounds on January 6, 2021 to nue were destroyed by fire, and a few dozen over this country. Do you know how more reported fire damage with many being exhort the rioters and insurrectionists to ‘‘walk many companies have endured violence burned severely. down to the Capitol,’’ telling them ‘‘if you don’t and destruction? I have 83 pages here of Less than two miles to the west near Hen- fight like hell, you’re not going to have a coun- businesses that had property damage, nepin Avenue and W. Lake Street, nearly 40 try anymore.’ were burned, through the Minnesota businesses were broken into or heavily The President’s putative lawyer, Rudy riots. looted, including large retailers like H&M, Timberland, an Apple store, Kitchen Window Giuliani, who possesses the uncanny knack of Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD and Urban Outfitters. Just a few blocks away surfacing to make things worse whenever the an article about the Minnesota riots. President is acting to undermine American de- near Lyndale Avenue and W. Lake Street, a [From the Star Tribune, July 31, 2020] cluster of nearly 30 businesses sustained mocracy, warned the mob to expect ‘‘trial by BUILDINGS DAMAGED IN MINNEAPOLIS, ST. property damage, including several res- combat.’’ PAUL AFTER RIOTS taurants and bars. There was almost no fire While domestic terrorists occupied parts of (By Josh Penrod, C.J. Sinner and Mary Jo damage in this area, a stark contrast to the Capitol, the person currently occupying the Webster) other clusters along Lake Street. office of President of the United States, ig- TWIN CITIES RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL STORES MILES OF DAMAGE ALONG UNIVERSITY AVENUE nored or rejected repeated real-time entreaties WERE HIT THE HARDEST IN THE RIOTING FOL- Across the river in St. Paul, the hardest- from the Speaker of the House and the Demo- LOWING GEORGE FLOYD’S KILLING hit area was a 1–mile stretch of the Midway cratic Leader of the U.S. Senate to appeal to In the first few days after George Floyd along University Avenue between Snelling his followers to exit the Capitol. was killed by Minneapolis police, rioters tore and Lexington Avenues, although damage Mr. Speaker, photographs, cell phone vid- through dense stretches of Minneapolis, St. extended a few miles, stopping just short of eos, social media posts, and on-the-ground re- Paul and other metro communities in retal- the State Capitol. In all, more than 70 busi- porting show that numerous violent insurrec- iation, causing millions in property damage nesses were hit, with more than a dozen sus- taining serious fire damage. tionists who invaded the Capitol were armed, to more than 1,500 locations. carrying police grade flex cuffs to detain and In their wake, vandals left a trail of TWIN CITIES SURROUNDING AREA handcuff people, used mace, pepper spray, smashed doors and windows, covered hun- Rioters hit buildings well beyond Min- dreds of boarded-up businesses with graffiti neapolis and St. Paul, with damage reported and bear spray against United States Capitol and set fire to nearly 150 buildings, with doz- as far north as Blaine and as far south as Police officers, erected gallows on Capitol ens burned to the ground. Pharmacies, gro- Apple Valley. Meanwhile, clusters of at- grounds to hang ‘‘traitors,’’ vehemently ceries, liquor stores, tobacco shops and cell tacked storefronts sprang up in places like chanted ‘‘Hang Mike Pence’’ while roaming phone stores were ransacked, losing thou- Richfield, North St. Paul, Maplewood, the Capitol, emphasizing that storming the sands of dollars in stolen merchandise. Many Brooklyn Center and Roseville:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12JA7.012 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2021 Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Our Vice- member that our faith, race, or polit- marks in debate must be addressed to President-elect, KAMALA HARRIS, post- ical party is not what unites us. What the Chair and not to others in the sec- ed the Minnesota Freedom Fund bail unites us is that we are Americans. I ond person. link, encouraging people to donate would encourage members of this body, Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 money to bail criminals out of jail. and everyone at home, to remember minute to the gentleman from Ten- Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD that simple truth. nessee (Mr. COHEN). Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Vice-President-elect Harris’ tweet b 2145 about the Minnesota Freedom Fund. gentleman for yielding. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 Kamala Harris Last Wednesday, I came to these hal- @KamalaHarris minutes to the gentleman from North lowed Halls where I serve to watch the Carolina (Mr. BISHOP). electoral college ratify and certify the If you’re able to, chip in now to the Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. @MNFreedomFund to help post bail for election of Joe Biden in what was a those protesting on the ground in Minnesota. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for fair, transparent election, which 61 4:34 p.m. 6/1/20 Sprout Social yielding. courts had looked into, and all said it Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Two questions, as we begin another was fine. I was sitting right up there in er, we should not be hypocrites. 24 hours that will deepen the wounds of the gallery when a Capitol Policeman Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- the country and the disaffection among came in and said: We are locking the ored to yield 2 minutes to the gen- Americans: doors. We are locking the doors. tleman from New York (Mr. KATKO). First, will you stop at nothing? And within only minutes of that, I Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise as a Second, is there any hypocrisy too heard the rabble knocking on the door, proud American who has the distinct far? trying to knock it down. We were then Let’s call this what it is: An ulti- honor of serving this great body. told to put on our gas masks and to matum, an attempt to intimidate and As a Member of Congress, we take an evacuate, and we all did it. bully Vice President PENCE. They are oath to defend the Constitution be- This was an assault on the Constitu- not seeking just the same ends as the cause at times it needs defending. tion, an assault on Congress. It was a gentleman from California (Mr. On January 6, the Nation watched as felonious assault. It was an attempt to MCCLINTOCK) said, they employ the insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, murder the Congress and our processes same means. They seek to bully the threatened the safety of countless indi- to elect our President of the United Vice President to abuse power under viduals, and successfully, albeit it tem- States. It is the political equivalent of the 25th Amendment, intended to pro- porarily, disrupted our process. shooting somebody on Fifth Avenue vide for temporary or sudden inca- In the midst of the attack, hundreds and getting away with it. pacity of the President while they of Capitol Police officers heroically Somebody needs to stand up to that, claim to be scandalized about the upheld their duty to defend the United and the 25th Amendment is one way to President bullying the Vice President States and protect those who work do it, whether Republicans can purge one week ago to abuse power under the here. Many officers were severely in- themselves of their own creation who 12th Amendment. jured and beaten, including one of my has damaged this country. With all due respect for the gen- former interns. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tleman from Maryland, he has not an- Tragically, one officer, Officer Brian time of the gentleman has expired. swered: Why are you doing this now? Mr. COHEN. I ask us to pass this res- Sicknick, succumbed to the injuries he Tonight, the Vice President has olution, bring this country together, sustained. clarified in a letter sent to all of us at To Officer Sicknick’s family, I ex- and get rid of this cancer. 7:34 p.m. that this resolution has abso- Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 tend my deepest condolences. Know lutely no other purpose. Here are three minute to the gentleman from Wis- that we are praying for you. key things he said: ‘‘I urge you and consin (Mr. GROTHMAN). To all Capitol Police officers, we are every Member of Congress to avoid ac- Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, this deeply thankful for your bravery. Be- tions that would further divide and in- is an absurd resolution callously politi- cause of you, thousands of lives were flame the passions of the moment. cizing an unpredictable tragedy last protected, and the people’s work was Work with us to lower the temperature week. We all know that President able to resume. and unite our country. . . . ‘’ Trump called for a peaceful and patri- Now, just as the Capitol Police pro- Quote: ‘‘As you know full well, the otic march. I must have attended a half tected us, Congress must match that 25th Amendment was designed to ad- dozen Trump rallies in the past year, courage and protect the Constitution, dress Presidential incapacity or dis- and they have always been peaceful, our democratic processes, and this Na- ability.’’ wholesome events, typical of the thou- tion. Quote: ‘‘Under our Constitution, the sands of peaceful protesters who re- The President’s role in the insurrec- 25th Amendment is not a means of pun- mained away from the Capitol last tion is undeniable. Both on social ishment or usurpation.’’ week. I never would have expected this media ahead of January 6 and in his And listen to this one carefully: in a million years. speech that day, he deliberately pro- ‘‘Last week, I did not yield to pressure This is a horrible event, but not like moted baseless theories, creating a to exert power beyond my constitu- the Black Lives Matter, antifa events combustible environment of misin- tional authority . . . , and I will not that went on day after day in city after formation and division. now yield to efforts in the House of city, with prominent Democrats fan- To allow the President of the United Representatives to play political ning the flames by mischaracterizing States to incite this attack without games at a time so serious in the life of police shootings or apparently encour- consequences is a direct threat to the our Nation.’’ aging bail for lawbreakers. future of this democracy. For this rea- The Vice President has given you Less than 2 years ago, a Member of son, I will vote to impeach this Presi- your answer before you ask the ques- this body encouraged harassment of dent tomorrow. tion. No legitimate purpose to this res- Trump officers at restaurants, gas sta- The bill before us tonight is a non- olution remains. Your ultimatum does tions, or department stores. And what binding resolution, which requests the violence to a core feature of the archi- happened? She was rewarded with the Vice President to invoke the 25th tecture of the Constitution. The Fram- chairmanship of an ‘‘A’’ committee. Amendment, a step he has already said ers were emphatic about their purpose Even in last week’s riots, the Speak- he will not take. It is merely a sym- to avoid making the President a crea- er tried to preposterously racialize bolic gesture, and I will oppose that ture of Congress. The 25th Amendment them, which can only lead to trouble, resolution. was not ratified to change that, as you maybe violence. Everybody back home After last week’s attack on the Cap- well know. Please do not pervert this says we ought to get along. itol, it is clear our Nation is more di- important protection to undermine the Is this the way to start things? vided than ever in recent history. We Constitution. It is time to get back to dealing with began this great experiment over 240 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the people’s business, dealing with the years ago. To preserve it, we must re- Chair will remind Members that re- cancel culture.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.027 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H139 Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 the American people. It is time for us The plain language of the 25th minute to the distinguished gentleman to tone down the political rhetoric, to Amendment is abundantly clear. Al- from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON). work together, to solve the problems though I am an attorney, you don’t Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- that face our Nation. It is time for us have to be an attorney to understand er, for 244 years, America has stood as to put aside our differences and find that the Vice President is the principal the world’s bellwether of democracy. common ground. After all, we are all required to invoke the amendment. Last week, the world saw America at Americans. The beginning of Section 4 states: perhaps her lowest moment. It was Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ‘‘Whenever the Vice President and a crazy. We all took the same oath when minute to the gentleman from Cali- majority of either principal officers of we swore to protect this country from fornia (Mr. SWALWELL). the executive departments or of such enemies, both foreign and domestic; Mr. SWALWELL. On January 6th, other body as Congress may by law and now with a domestic enemy having Donald Trump incited radicalized ter- provide . . . declare that the President arisen that is crazy, only the Vice rorists to attack the Capitol to stop is unable to discharge. . . . ’’ President has the power to invoke the the counting of electoral ballots. Don- You must have the Vice President in- 25th Amendment and protect this coun- ald Trump won’t protect life and can- voking this, and you don’t. The Vice try from this domestic enemy. not uphold our Constitution, so we President has been clear, he is unwill- The 25th Amendment was written for must do so today. ing to invoke the 25th Amendment. It this moment. If not now, when would It is time for our country to unite, is not Congress’ role to override him. It its use ever be appropriate? but unity in a national crisis starts doesn’t state in the amendment that Vice President PENCE, you have an with accountability, and that starts Congress makes that determination. opportunity to put country before self here in the people’s House. So let’s The Vice President does. by implementing the 25th Amendment. unite against the violence incited by But my Democratic colleagues will Please muster the courage to protect Donald Trump to stop a peaceful tran- stop at nothing to remove this Presi- America from maniacal behavior that sition of power, and unite for the safe- dent, even a week before his term ex- threatens the very foundations of our ty of all Americans. Let’s unite against pires. The plain reading of the 25th democracy. Stop the violence, Mr. Vice a President whose hate speech led to Amendment demonstrates that this is President. the death of a law enforcement officer, the wrong approach. An understanding Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 and unite for the cops, the military of last week’s events demonstrates this minutes to the gentleman from Ohio who bravely defended the Capitol. Let’s is the wrong approach. And a consider- (Mr. CHABOT). unite against Donald Trump, who in- ation of the political tactics that we Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, what hap- spired terrorists to carry a Confederate have seen in recent days, months, and pened last Wednesday at the Capitol flag into this Capitol, display a noose, years tells you that this is a disingen- never should have happened. The ac- and desecrate the people’s House. And uous approach at best and 100 percent tions of those who attempted to breach let’s unite for the custodial staff, large- politically motivated. the Capitol Building, and then ulti- ly people of color, who cleaned up after I was elected in 2018. My entire con- mately did, are inexcusable. Lawless- those White supremacists, because gressional career has been consumed by ness and violence are never acceptable, they still believe in this democracy, as impeaching or removing President whichever side of the political divide imperfect as it was that day. Trump. After the Russia collusion hoax one may fall. Those who broke the law The most essential function of a and a phone call to the Ukrainian should be and will be identified and President is to protect life and defend President, and then a failed impeach- prosecuted. liberty. Donald Trump has failed to do ment attempt that resulted in an ac- In the aftermath of last week’s tragic that and is failing to do that. So Vice quittal, here we are, a little more than events, most Americans continue to be President PENCE must invoke the 25th a week away from a new President saddened, angry, and wanting answers, Amendment. being sworn in, attempting this trav- and they are looking to us to provide a Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, may I in- esty both to the Constitution and to positive example of how to bring our quire how much time each side has re- America as a whole. Nation back together. Unfortunately, maining? This is dangerous, unconstitutional, if what we are doing this evening is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- and does nothing to heal this country any indication, Congress might not be tleman from Ohio has 161⁄2 minutes re- and move this country forward. up to the task. maining. The gentleman from Mary- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 The Democrats’ attempt to invoke land has 163⁄4 minutes remaining. minute to the gentlewoman from Texas the 25th Amendment and to once again Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 (Ms. GARCIA). impeach President Trump a week be- minutes to the gentleman from Florida Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I fore he will be leaving office anyway (Mr. STEUBE). stand before the House floor today are, in my opinion, misguided. The Mr. STEUBE. Mr. Speaker, I would alarmed—alarmed that just days ago a push to encourage the Vice President be remiss if I didn’t address the atroc- sitting President stirred up a deadly to invoke the 25th Amendment is espe- ities occurring right here on the House attack on our U.S. Capitol. I join my cially ill advised. floor today. A week ago, this building colleagues in calling on Vice President The Constitution is clear that the was attacked; and instead of working PENCE to activate Section 4 of the 25th role for Congress to play under the 25th with Republicans to attempt to pre- Amendment. Amendment is to decide if the powers vent that from ever happening again, It has become abundantly clear that provided thereunder have been properly the Speaker and her Democratic col- this President has threatened our invoked in the event of a dispute be- leagues think an appropriate response democratic system, has interfered with tween the President and Vice President is to prevent Members from exercising the peaceful transition of power, and or the majority of the Cabinet. In other their Second Amendment constitu- has endangered an equal branch of gov- words, we are to serve as judges under tional rights in the very place that ernment. The President of the United the 25th Amendment, not instigators. wasn’t secure a week ago. States is unhinged, unfit, and unstable, By encouraging the Vice President to This attack didn’t come from the in- or as we say in my district, ‘‘esta loco take action, supporters of this resolu- side. It came from the outside. And to el hombre,’’ to the point where he is tion are abandoning our constitutional respond by restricting Members’ Sec- willing to tear our democracy down un- role, which could have a significant ond Amendment rights in the very in- less he prevails in his quest to overturn legal consequence down the road. And stitution that is supposed to uphold the election that he clearly lost. even more importantly, rather than those rights is appalling. The actions taken by this President help to heal a divided nation, the Take note, America. This is what you and those who enable him show that he Democrats’ effort will likely drive us have to look forward to in a Joe Biden is unfit to uphold the duties of his of- even further apart. administration. If they can do it right fice. For the sake of our Nation’s secu- Instead, Mr. Speaker, we should be here in the people’s House, they will rity, this President must be swiftly re- turning our attention toward uniting attempt to do it across the country. moved.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.029 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2021 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Last Wednesday, Members of this breach of this hallowed building, the time of the gentlewoman has expired. body hid from insurrectionists behind citadel of liberty, since the War of 1812. Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, barricades and locked doors. Staffers of Congress must respond. Our under- democracy is a gift that one generation this hallowed institution texted to taking here is not about politics. It is gives to the next. their loved ones, ‘‘They are banging on a matter of conscience. I support the Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 the doors outside. I love you.’’ distinguished gentleman from Mary- minutes to the gentlewoman from Col- And citizens of this Nation watched land’s resolution. I pray the Vice Presi- orado (Mrs. BOEBERT). in real time as rioters stormed the Cap- dent will honor his oath and reconsider Mrs. BOEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise itol through shattered windows and and invoke the provisions of the 25th today to oppose yet another Democrat broken glass. The result of the Presi- Amendment. witch hunt. We should take Democrats dent’s rhetoric has left five Americans Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 at their word when they say: Never let dead. minutes to the gentleman from Florida a good crisis go to waste. Our response to anyone who seeks to (Mr. GAETZ). While section 4 of the 25th Amend- overthrow the will of the people must Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, well, they ment has never been used, a plain read- be unwavering and resolute. I didn’t may be calling on the Vice President, ing of the text, coupled with the con- come to Congress to do this. But Presi- but based on his letter, he is not an- text of its ratification, contemplates a dent Trump’s actions warrant his im- swering. very different scenario from the one we mediate removal from office. Everybody in this country knows that they wanted to impeach President are currently in. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas Trump on his first day in office. And it b 2200 looks like they are going to want to It envisions a President’s disability (Mr. FALLON). Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise impeach him on his last day too. But resulting from serious illness or injury. all he did in the middle was rescue our To suggest it should be used in a dif- today to speak against this resolution. I am at a loss. economy, rebuild our military, reform ferent context violates the very intent the VA, and reduce America’s involve- of the 25th Amendment. I can’t believe the very first time that I have the honor and privilege to ment in foreign wars. To be clear, this resolution is a divi- Now, I join the bipartisan caucus address this august Chamber is to talk sive political stunt which would have condemning the violence that we saw about removing the President of the no force of law and is a waste of our at our Capitol, but the hypocrisy is United States because he held a per- time. just downright disorienting. Mr. Speaker, this resolution is a mitted, legal, and peaceful rally. President Trump called for protests clear overreach, as invoking the 25th It is nothing but a wasteful political that would be peaceful and patriotic. Amendment is not something Congress grandstand. Let’s make no mistake: He got labeled a national security can initiate, and this must be initiated January 6 was a dark day in our es- threat. Yet the gentlewoman from by the executive branch. teemed Nation’s history. It was a dark California can call on her supporters to Democrats talk about unity, but and sad day. get physical and in the faces of Repub- clearly that is just talk, as their ac- On the afternoon of January 6, a mob licans, and she gets the chairmanship tions only further divide us. Their hy- breached our sacred Capitol. Donald of the Financial Services Committee. pocrisy is on full display this week Trump didn’t. A mob destroyed prop- Republican Members of Congress uti- with this 25th Amendment stunt, Arti- erty and vandalized historic treasures lized a process contemplated in the cles of Impeachment, censure bills, and and ran amuck on these grounds, but Constitution to offer an objection, and other efforts to try to punish Repub- Donald Trump didn’t. we were labeled seditionists. licans for false accusations of inciting A mob committed despicable, evil ac- Democrat Members of Congress the type of violence they have so fre- tions of violence against fellow Ameri- raised funds for groups attacking our quently and transparently supported in cans, but Donald Trump didn’t. In fact, police, burning our cities, destroying the past. Donald Trump urged and, in fact, he our businesses, establishing autono- Throughout 2020, we witnessed Demo- demanded peaceful dissent and nothing mous zones, and they were celebrated crats welcome, encourage, and even more. Our colleagues on the other side as justice warriors. normalize violence. For them, violent of the aisle want us to unnecessarily Wednesday, they called for unity, de- riots were effective in advancing their remove a President when we are meas- mocracy, and healing. Now, just days agenda. uring the time he has left, not in years, later, seeking power and political ad- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield months, weeks, or days—he has got 182 vantage, the Democrats have reverted myself such time as I may consume. hours left in office. to the mean. They have gone back to Very quickly, the gentlewoman, You don’t achieve unity by simply their natural state: the party of im- whom I have not had the pleasure to saying it. You achieve unity through peachment, removal, and division. meet yet, confuses disability and inca- actions. This resolution accomplishes They are about to have unified con- pacity. Franklin D. Roosevelt was in a not unity but, rather, is a waste of trol of the government. Maybe they wheelchair. He had a disability, and he time, and fosters further divisiveness. I would use this time to preview an was one of our greatest Presidents. am going to vote ‘‘no’’ on this resolu- agenda for the American people. President Lincoln, according to histo- tion. The last two times the 25th Amend- rians, suffered from depression, but he Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ment was invoked, it was to facilitate was one of our greatest Presidents. minute to the gentleman from Colo- a colonoscopy. Now they are using it to Incapacity is different. Incapacity is rado (Mr. NEGUSE). facilitate a transition to Joe Biden. demonstrated by President Trump’s Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Speaker, I had How weird. Why? complete, total inability to conform planned remarks here, but I have to re- I would call it virtue signaling, but his conduct to the rule of law and the spond to my colleague. His words are there is no virtue in it. This removal Constitution. simply too much to bear. effort isn’t for America. It is for them I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman The gentleman talks a lot about the for their ability to showcase and wield from Georgia (Mrs. MCBATH). mob and culpability. Who summoned power, and we see the power of can- Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I came the mob? Who encouraged the mob? cellation and removal on full display in to Congress to make sure that no par- Who incited the mob? You know as America today. Forbes Magazine has ent ever experienced the pain that I well as I do that the President did. I called for White House officials to be have. I came to Congress to fight for stood here 6 days ago in this exact shamed and unemployable. children who have practiced active same spot, and I quoted Lincoln’s ad- ABC News has called for the cleans- shooter drills at the same time that monition that ‘‘we shall nobly save, or ing of the Trump movement. I don’t they are simply learning how to read, meanly lose, the last best hope of know what that means, but talking for families who have lost loved ones to Earth.’’ about cleansing our fellow human gun violence, and for communities that Less than 10 minutes later, a violent beings sure is scary. Big Tech has driv- will never ever be the same. mob breached the Capitol, the first en consumers and conservatives off of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.031 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE January 12, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H141 monopolistic platforms, and when we and blatantly lied, spouting baseless Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I was in the created our own platform, Parler, it claims of a stolen election and fraud. gallery right behind us when the Cap- was nuked from the internet alto- He called on his supporters to come itol was breached. Then domestic ter- gether. to D.C. on January 6, a day which he rorists breached the Rotunda. I heard The gentlewoman from New York said ‘‘will be wild,’’ and willfully in- the loud sounds of gunshots through was booted from a Harvard advisory cited an armed and deadly insurrection this sacred Chamber. My last images board because she took an adverse posi- against another branch of our govern- were brave Capitol Police, guns drawn, tion on electors that had been taken by ment. to protect us. every single member of the Congres- President Trump must be held ac- This was the first armed insurrection sional Black Caucus in 2001. countable, and we must return to the in over 200 years. Who incited this vio- Cancellations for some, celebrations peaceful transfer of power. I urge a lent insurrection? Donald J. Trump. for others for doing the exact same ‘‘yes’’ vote. Our resolution states these protests thing. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve were encouraged by him. He urged mil- The President of the United States the balance of my time. lions of his followers to come and ‘‘stop can’t tweet or post on Facebook, but Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the steal,’’ which is a lie. we know from Project Veritas that the the gentleman from South Carolina And let’s say this now for the RECORD principal counsel for PBS can call for (Mr. CLYBURN). and for the ages: Joe Biden won. Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the government to steal children from And for this high crime nearly rip- support of this resolution. In recent Republicans and throw Molotov cock- ping our country apart, we should be days, it has become indisputable that tails at the White House. We should removing him by the 25th Amendment this President is unable to uphold his allow America to heal before America or he should be impeached. oath to preserve, protect, and defend is lost, but that is not what is hap- Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the Constitution. pening today. the balance of my time. On the contrary, he seems only capa- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ble of attacking the Constitution. time of the gentleman has expired. minute to the distinguished gentle- Never before has a President sought to woman from California (Ms. WATERS). Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield overturn a fair and secure election, the gentleman from Florida an addi- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, on Janu- threatening State officials to manufac- ary 6, 2021, domestic terrorists the tional 30 seconds. ture fraudulent votes. Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, the pur- President has empowered for years Never before has a President incited stormed the Capitol, desecrated the pose of the resolution today, they want mob violence to block certification of to show you that they can still tear people’s House, and threatened the his opponent’s victory. lives of the Speaker, Vice President, things down. I guess, over the next 2 Never before has a President refused years, we will see if they are capable of and countless other Members and staff. to condemn and demand the cessation None of us will ever forget that day. building anything or anyone up. of an attack on our country. This is a deeply unpopular impeach- The invasion of the Capitol was not The devastating bruises on our Na- only foreseeable, it was inevitable be- ment. The public wishes we were here tion’s soul can only begin to heal by re- cause of the many years the President dealing with coronavirus, not the virus moving the weapon used to bludgeon has spent fanning the flames of hatred of Trump hatred that you seem to have us. found no vaccine for. The Vice President must invoke the and racism in our country. The facts are clear: The President Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 25th Amendment to immediately re- rallied his supporters at the White myself such time as I may consume. move power from this dangerous Presi- House and then sent them to the Cap- I heard one of our colleagues say it dent. And if he doesn’t, we must vote itol to disrupt our democracy and over- was the fault of the mob, not Donald to impeach. Trump. But who summoned the mob? Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve turn an election. I won’t spend another second explain- Who created the mob? Who assembled the balance of my time. ing why Donald Trump should have it? Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 long ago been removed from office. You don’t have to trust us if you minute to the gentleman from Illinois Donald Trump showed us who he was don’t like what you call ‘‘Democrat (Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI). from the very beginning. Too many Members.’’ We do prefer Democratic Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speak- people turned a blind eye, and, last Members for the new ones, but how er, I am so glad our friends have Wednesday, our country paid the price. about this? Listen to the chair of your changed their mantra from ‘‘stop the Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, may I in- own conference. steal’’ to ‘‘start to heal.’’ quire how much time both sides have The chair of the Republican Con- But in order to heal, you have to take strong medicine, and that medi- remaining? ference, LIZ CHENEY, said, ‘‘The Presi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- dent of the United States summoned cine happens to be the truth. My friends, the truth is, unfortunately, tleman from Maryland has 73⁄4 minutes this mob, assembled the mob, and lit remaining. The gentleman from Ohio the flame of this attack. Everything this President is no longer fit to serve. We cannot trust this President to has 8 minutes remaining. that followed was his doing. None of Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve this would have happened without the protect American democracy after he encouraged his supporters ‘‘fight like the balance of my time. President.’’ Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield So you can hate the Democrat Mem- hell’’ in storming the Capitol. We cannot trust him to protect myself such time as I may consume. bers all you want. That is the chair of Mr. Speaker, this past year, govern- the Republican Conference. American safety after he told these violent seditionists, ‘‘We love you. You ment told Americans: You can’t go to Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the church, you can’t go to work, you can’t gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. are very special.’’ We cannot trust this President to tell go to school. CAROLYN B. MALONEY). right from wrong even today when he One hour ago, Democrats told Repub- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New said that his remarks on January 6 licans, new rules—new rules for the York. Mr. Speaker, like all of us in this were ‘‘totally appropriate.’’ House. Chamber, the Vice President and the Mr. Speaker, we cannot trust this Today, you can say anything you Cabinet swore in their oaths of office President to protect us when he insti- want about the President, no rule on to protect and defend the Constitution gated a mob that tried to kill us. decorum, no rule about attacking per- from enemies foreign and domestic. sonality. They can say anything they Now they must fulfill that oath by b 2215 want, and we see we have done that. invoking the 25th Amendment. Donald Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Today, on the floor, you have to wear Trump’s reckless actions on and lead- the balance of my time. a mask. If your masks comes below ing to January 6 underscore that he is Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 45 your nose, you are going to get fined. a clear and present danger to our seconds to the gentleman from Florida And in order to come in here and de- democratic traditions. He repeatedly (Mr. SOTO). bate and constitutionally represent

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.033 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2021 your constituents, the 750,000 people we the President is not just unable but, dent. That is our duty. That is what we all get the privilege of serving, you had clearly, he is unwilling and unworthy have to do. Let’s uphold our oath. to walk through a metal detector. to discharge his duties. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve And they did all those changes with So, through this legislation, I ask my the balance of my time. less than 40 minutes of debate. colleagues to call on the Vice Presi- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 45 And, tomorrow, they are going to im- dent to invoke the 25th Amendment, seconds to the gentleman from Cali- peach a President, a President who is yes, to keep us safe and keep this Na- fornia (Mr. GOMEZ). leaving office in 8 days—8 days before tion secure. Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, we are there will be a peaceful transfer of Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve here tonight because a violent mob, in- power, just like there has been every the balance of my time. cited by the President of the United other time in American history. But Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 States based on a lie, laid siege to Con- they are going to do impeachment. minute to the gentlewoman from New gress to overturn a Presidential elec- They are going to do it, again. Mexico (Ms. HERRELL). tion. They have been obsessed with it. It is Ms. HERRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in We have to ask ourselves, what would truly an obsession. People on the Dem- opposition to the misuse of the 25th have happened if that mob succeeded? ocrat side started calling for impeach- Amendment. Why stop at one election? Why not ment the day President Trump was in- To preserve separation of powers, the two? Why not make Donald Trump augurated. They attacked him before authors of the 25th Amendment cor- President for life? he even won the first election, before rectly intended section 4 to be initiated Thank God that did not happen and he won in 2016. They attacked him that by the Vice President, not by the re- they did not succeed. summer when they started their inves- quest of Congress. However, even after that terrible day tigation. Process concerns aside, the fact is, of January 6, 2021, Donald Trump is This is scary, where this goes, be- removing the President from office will still using the lie of a stolen election to cause this is more than about impeach- not heal our Nation. It will not bridge turn American against American for ing the President of the United States; our partisan divides, give Americans his own selfish ends. this is about canceling the President hope, or bring us together. It will only I believe even with only a few days and canceling all the people you guys make things worse. left in office that Donald Trump is still disagree with. That is what scares me With just days away until President a danger to our Republic and must be more than anything. Trump leaves the White House and just removed immediately. We have seen it play out over the days into our new Congress, we have The SPEAKER pro tempore. The past several days. I never thought I more important things to do. We time of the gentleman has expired. would see the things that we are now should be working to hold Big Tech ac- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield an witnessing. I don’t know where it ends, countable. We should be working to additional 10 seconds to the gentleman. but I will tell you what: It should scare help families and small businesses get Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, as an ex- us all. through the pandemic. We should be ample, today, the Joint Chiefs of Staff And I said this in the Committee on working on jobs, on infrastructure, on issued a statement reaffirming their the Judiciary—and the gentleman from energy, and all the other issues our devotion to the rule of law and affirm- Maryland will remember this—the can- constituents sent us here to address. ing that Joe Biden will be the 46th cel culture doesn’t just go after con- I am appalled by the violence that President of the United States. servatives and Republicans. It won’t took place here last week. Those who Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve just stop there. It will come for us all. assaulted police officers and forced the balance of my time. That is what is frightening. their way into these hallowed halls are Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 And I hope you all recognize that and responsible for their criminal acts and minute to the gentlewoman from New that at some point we can unite and must be brought to justice. York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ). actually do things that help those folks I cannot support the 25th Amend- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise back home that we all get the privilege ment, but I am also tired of the double in strong support of this resolution. of representing. standard, the double talk, and the dou- ‘‘Impressionable children are watch- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ble trouble that we have brought upon ing all of this, and they are learning my time. the American people. We have to stand from us. I believe we each have a moral Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, the cancel for our Constitution. This is our Nehe- obligation to exercise good judgment culture of violent white supremacy miah moment, and we better take ad- and model the behavior we hope they tried to cancel out all of our lives last vantage. will emulate.’’ That was Betsy DeVos. Wednesday. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 45 ‘‘As I am sure is the case with many Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the seconds to the gentleman from Cali- of you, it has deeply troubled me in a gentleman from California (Mr. PA- fornia (Mr. BERA). way that I simply cannot set aside.’’ NETTA). Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, just over a That was Elaine Chao. Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, on Jan- week ago, we all took the oath of of- Mr. Speaker, these were members of uary 7 at 4 a.m., I was right outside fice, all of us, Democrats and Repub- the President’s own Cabinet who bore those doors where, 14 hours earlier, a licans, and part of that oath was to the sacred responsibility of taking ac- rioter was shot as she violently tried to support and defend the Constitution tion when the President is clearly unfit enter this Chamber. against all enemies, both foreign and for office. But their words are all talk, It was in that early morning and at domestic. and if they will not act, then Congress that location that I had a brief con- It is quite clear what happened last will. versation with Vice President MIKE Wednesday: a domestic attack on our So, today, we are giving the Vice PENCE right after we finished certi- government, a domestic attack on this President 24 hours to do right by the fying the electoral college. body. Republicans have already ac- American people. Remove this Presi- I was proud that we did our job that knowledged who instigated the attack. dent from office, and if you do not, the morning despite the violence we expe- The lead instigator was the President House will impeach. rienced earlier that day, but I knew of the United States. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve that was not enough because of the se- Now it is our solemn duty to uphold the balance of my time. ditious actions by President Trump be- that oath, to defend our Constitution Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 fore that riot and his inaction during against all enemies, foreign and domes- minute to the distinguished gentleman that riot. So I said to the Vice Presi- tic. There is nothing more solemn than from California (Mr. SCHIFF). dent, ‘‘It’s up to you to keep us safe.’’ what we have to do. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, 6 days Tonight, with the President still in If my colleagues don’t want to in- ago, I was standing right here, ful- office, I am beyond asking; I am legis- voke the 25th Amendment—that is one filling my constitutional duties to cer- lating to compel the Vice President to mechanism—we will give you an oppor- tify the election. And, 6 days ago, Don- convene the Cabinet, to conclude that tunity tomorrow to impeach the Presi- ald Trump was on the Mall, whipping a

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Many more says that ‘‘for everything there is a season, lence in response to ‘unlawful lockdowns’ to were hurt. And we were seconds away and a time for every purpose under heaven begin on 6 January 2021 in Washington, from something much worse. . . . a time to heal . . . and a time to build D.C.,’’ the document says. ‘‘An online thread My colleagues, upholding our oath, up.’’ That time is now. In the midst of a discussed specific calls for violence to in- global pandemic, economic hardship for mil- clude stating ‘Be ready to fight. Congress the Constitution, and our democracy needs to hear glass breaking, doors being means recognizing that every second lions of Americans, and the tragic events of January 6th, now is the time for us to come kicked in, and blood from their BLM and that Donald Trump is President the together, now is the time to heal. Pantifa slave soldiers being spilled. Get vio- Nation is at risk. We have the power to I urge you and every member of Congress lent. Stop calling this a march, or rally, or do something about it. MIKE PENCE to avoid actions that would further divide a protest. Go there ready for war. We get our must do his duty, invoke the 25th. If he and inflame the passions of the moment. President or we die. NOTHING else will won’t, we will move with urgency to do Work with us to lower the temperature and achieve this goal.’’ BLM is probably a reference to the Black ours and impeach Donald Trump again. unite our country as we prepare to inaugu- rate President-elect Joe Biden as the next Lives Matter movement for racial justice. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, may I in- Pantifa is a derogatory term for antifa, a President of the United States. I pledge to quire how much time is remaining on far-left anti-fascist movement whose adher- you that I will continue to do my part to ents sometimes engage in violent clashes both sides? work in good faith with the incoming admin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- with right-wing extremists. istration to ensure an orderly transition of Yet even with that information in hand, tleman from Maryland has 23⁄4 minutes power. So help me God. the report’s unidentified author expressed remaining. The gentleman from Ohio Sincerely, concern that the FBI might be encroaching 3 has 4 ⁄4 minutes remaining. MICHAEL R. PENCE, on free-speech rights. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Vice President of the United States. The warning is the starkest evidence yet of minutes to the gentleman from Ohio f the sizable intelligence failure that preceded (Mr. DAVIDSON). the mayhem, which claimed the lives of five b 2230 Mr. DAVIDSON. Mr. Speaker, I people, although one law enforcement offi- thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. DAVIDSON. Mr. Speaker, I cial, speaking on the condition of anonymity thank the Vice President for his excel- to avoid disciplinary action, said the failure Mr. Speaker, I can’t say it better was not one of intelligence but of acting on than the Vice President said it himself. lent leadership, for his professionalism, the intelligence. Vice President MIKE PENCE said, ‘‘Last and, frankly, for his faithfulness to our At the FBI office in Norfolk, the report week, I did not yield to pressure to Constitution. was written within 45 minutes of receiving exert power beyond my constitutional Not only would it be an abuse of the the information, officials said, and shared authority to determine the outcome of 25th Amendment for MIKE PENCE to in- with counterparts in Washington. voke it to make a political statement, The head of the FBI’s Washington Field Of- the election, and I will not now yield to fice, Steven D’Antuono, told reporters on efforts in the House of Representatives it is clearly not our role in Congress to Friday that the agency did not have intel- to play political games at a time so se- do what we are doing here tonight or ligence suggesting the pro-Trump rally rious in the life of our Nation.’’ what is proposed to be done by the ma- would be anything more than a lawful dem- Mr. Speaker, I include this letter in jority. onstration. During a news conference Tues- the RECORD. Speaker PELOSI claims that Presi- day, held after The Post’s initial publication of this report, he said the alarming Jan. 5 in- THE VICE PRESIDENT, dent Trump incited the mob that at- Washington, DC, January 12, 2021. tacked the Capitol at a rally. As Mr. telligence document was shared ‘‘with all our law enforcement partners’’ through the Hon. NANCY PELOSI, MCCLINTOCK spoke earlier, he read the joint terrorism task force, which includes Speaker, House of Representatives, President’s statement. He encouraged Washington, DC. the U.S. Capitol Police, the U.S. Park Police, people to come peaceably and patrioti- D.C. police, and other federal and local agen- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Every American cally. was shocked and saddened by the attack on cies. He suggested there was not a great deal for our Nation’s Capitol last week, and I am The Washington Post is reporting law enforcement to do with the information grateful for the leadership that you and something that I would hope that our because the FBI at that time did not know other congressional leaders provided in re- chairman of the Permanent Select who made the comments. ‘‘That was a thread convening Congress to complete the people’s Committee on Intelligence would know on a message board that was not attrib- business on the very same day. It was a mo- about. The FBI report warned of war at utable to an individual person,’’ D’Antuono ment that demonstrated to the American the Capitol the day before the attack said Tuesday. people the unity that is still possible in Con- on our Capitol. I am curious how some- D’Antuono did not say what, if anything, gress when it is needed most. one proposes that the President incited the FBI or other agencies did differently as But now, with just eight days left in the a result of that information. Nor did he ex- President’s term, you and the Democratic the mob at a rally the day before the rally. plain why he told reporters on Friday that Caucus are demanding that the Cabinet and there had been no such intelligence. I invoke the 25th Amendment. I do not be- Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD Steven Sund, who resigned as Capitol Po- lieve that such a course of action is in the the article. lice chief, said in an interview Tuesday that best interest of our Nation or consistent [From The Washington Post, Jan. 12, 2021] he never received nor was made aware of the with our Constitution. Last week, I did not FBI REPORT WARNED OF ‘WAR’ AT CAPITOL, FBI’s field bulletin, insisting he and others yield to pressure to exert power beyond my CONTRADICTING CLAIMS THERE WAS NO INDI- would have taken the warning seriously had constitutional authority to determine the CATION OF LOOMING VIOLENCE it been shared. outcome of the election, and I will not now ‘‘I did not have that information, nor was (By Devlin Barrett and Matt Zapotosky) yield to efforts in the House of Representa- that information taken into consideration in tives to play political games at a time so se- A day before rioters stormed Congress, an our security planning,’’ Sund said. rious in the life of our Nation. FBI office in Virginia issued an explicit Since the riot, agents and prosecutors have As you know full well, the 25th Amend- warning that extremists were preparing to been intent on tracking down and arresting ment was designed to address Presidential travel to Washington to commit violence the most violent participants in the mob, in incapacity or disability. Just a few months and ‘‘war,’’ according to an internal docu- part because there is already significant on- ago, when you introduced legislation to cre- ment reviewed by The Washington Post that line discussion of new potential clashes for ate a 25th Amendment Commission, you contradicts a senior official’s declaration the Sunday and again on Jan. 20, when Presi- said, ‘‘[a] President’s fitness for office must bureau had no intelligence indicating anyone dent-elect Joe Biden is set to take the oath be determined by science and facts.’’ You at last week’s demonstrations in support of of office. said then that we must be ‘‘[v]ery respectful President Trump planned to do harm. Michael R. Sherwin, the acting U.S. attor- of not making a judgment on the basis of a A situational information report approved ney for D.C., said there would be a strike comment or behavior that we don’t like, but for release the day before the U.S. Capitol force of prosecutors looking to file charges based on a medical decision.’’ Madam Speak- riot painted a dire portrait of dangerous of seditious conspiracy where the evidence er, you were right. Under our Constitution, plans, including individuals sharing a map of merited it.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA7.037 H12JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2021 The Jan. 5 FBI report notes that the infor- FBI agents had in the weeks before the but on other days throughout the year mation represents the view of the FBI’s Nor- Trump rally visited suspected far-right ex- as he talked about law and order and as folk office, is not to be shared outside law tremists, hoping to glean whether they had he talked about something that we fi- enforcement circles, that it is not ‘‘finally violent intentions, said a person familiar nally seem to agree on, that there is a evaluated intelligence,’’ and that agencies with the matter who spoke on the condition receiving it ‘‘are requested not to take ac- of anonymity to discuss the law enforcement clear distinction between the Constitu- tion based on this raw reporting without activity. It was not immediately clear who tion’s First Amendment protection of prior coordination with the FBI.’’ was visited or if the FBI was specifically the right to assemble peaceably and Multiple law enforcement officials have tracking anyone who would later be charged riots, criminal, unlawful riots. said privately in recent days that the level of criminally. These visits were first reported There is a distinction between rioters violence exhibited at the Capitol has led to Sunday by NBC News. and protesters. Frankly, it took us difficult discussions within the FBI and In addition, in the days leading up to the months to agree on that as a body in other agencies about race, terrorism and demonstrations, some Capitol Hill staffers Congress, but the people of the United whether investigators failed to register the were told by supervisors to not come in to degree of danger because the overwhelming work that day, if possible, because it seemed States of America agreed to it. They majority of the participants at the rally the danger level would be higher than many understood it. were White conservatives fiercely loyal to previous protests, according to a person fa- I encourage my colleagues across the Trump. miliar with the warning who spoke on the political spectrum, the Members of ‘‘Individuals/Organizations named in this condition of anonymity to discuss the mat- Congress gathered here together today [situational information report] have been ter. Capitol Police did not take the kind of and tomorrow, to stand united and identified as participating in activities that extra precautions, such as frozen zones and move forward with the agreement our are protected by the First Amendment to the hardened barriers, that are typically used for country had, that this was wrong. U.S. Constitution,’’ the document says. major events near the Capitol. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 45 ‘‘Their inclusion here is not intended to as- Federal agents are on high alert as the in- sociate the protected activity with crimi- auguration nears, with authorities bracing seconds to Mr. ESPAILLAT from New nality or a threat to national security, or to for possible violence not just in Washington York. infer that such protected activity itself vio- but also nationwide, officials said. Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, we lates federal law. The FBI recently issued a different memo have all known it for a while now, but ‘‘However,’’ it continues, ‘‘based on known saying that ‘‘armed protests’’ were being this past week it has become undeni- intelligence and/or specific historical obser- planned ‘‘at all 50 state capitols’’ and in D.C. ably clear: Donald J. Trump is unfit. vations, it is possible the protected activity in the run-up to the inauguration, according To the Secretaries of Agriculture, could invite a violent reaction towards the to an official familiar with the matter, Defense, Commerce, Education, and subject individual or others in retaliation or speaking on the condition of anonymity to Transportation: He is unfit. with the goal of stopping the protected ac- discuss a sensitive law enforcement matter. To the Secretaries of Health and tivity from occurring in the first instance. In The memo—first reported by ABC News the event no violent reaction occurs, FBI and later confirmed by The Post—is a raw Human Services, Homeland Security, policy and federal law dictates that no fur- intelligence product, compiling information Housing, Interior, and Labor: He is ther record be made of the protected activ- gathered by the bureau and several other unfit. ity.’’ government agencies, the official familiar To the Attorney General: He is unfit. The document notes that one online com- with the matter said. Some of it is To the Vice President of the United ment advised, ‘‘if Antifa or BLM get violent, unverified, and the threat probably will dif- States: He summons his goons. They leave them dead in the street,’’ while an- fer significantly from place to place, the offi- shut their hoods and came with their other said they need ‘‘people on standby to cial said. racist Confederate flag to assassinate provide supplies, including water and med- But the information it highlights to law ical, to the front lines. The individual also him, to assassinate the Vice President. enforcement is nonetheless troubling—in- He is unfit. Invoke the 25th Amend- discussed the need to evacuate noncombat- cluding that there was data suggesting peo- ants and wounded to medical care.’’ ple might storm government offices or stage ment. If not, we will impeach him to- On Jan. 6, a large, angry crowd of people an uprising were Trump to be removed from morrow. who had attended a rally nearby marched to office, the official said. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the Capitol, smashing windows and breaking In a statement, the FBI declined to com- the balance of my time. doors to get inside. One woman in the mob ment specifically on the memo about state Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 45 was shot and killed by Capitol Police; offi- capitols but said: ‘‘Our efforts are focused on seconds to the gentleman from Illinois cials said three other in the crowd had med- identifying, investigating, and disrupting in- (Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS). ical emergencies and died. A Capitol Police dividuals that are inciting violence and en- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. officer died after suffering injuries. gaging in criminal activity. As we do in nor- Speaker, after listening to all that I The FBI said in a statement that its mal course of business, we are gathering in- ‘‘standard practice is to not comment on spe- formation to identify any potential threats have heard this evening, I still have cific intelligence products,’’ but added that and are sharing that information with our the faith and belief that we can come FBI field offices ‘‘routinely share informa- partners. together as a unit. tion with their local law enforcement part- ‘‘The FBI respects The rights of individ- I was reading my Bible the other day ners to assist in protecting the communities uals to peacefully exercise their First and saw that it said: Come and let us they serve.’’ Amendment rights,’’ it said. ‘‘Our focus is reason together. Otherwise, we shall all For weeks leading up to the event, FBI of- not on peaceful protesters, but on those be destroyed by the edge of the sword. ficials discounted any suggestion that the threatening their safety and the safety of activities of Trump supporters upset about I say to my colleagues: Let’s reason other citizens with violence and destruction together. You cannot erase truth with the scheduled certification of Biden’s elec- of property.’’ tion win could be a security threat on a scale a lie. You cannot pretend that what with the racial-justice demonstrations that Mr. DAVIDSON. Others are reporting has happened did not happen. Yes, we followed the police killing of George Floyd a timeline that has the breach out of ought to have a President, but it is in Minneapolis in May. sync as well, but that highlights the time for this one to go. While the nation’s capital is one of the importance. There is far too little that Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this most heavily guarded cities on the planet, we know about this attack on our Cap- resolution and agree wholeheartedly. local and federal law enforcement agencies itol. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve sought to take a low-key approach to last Here is what we do know. No one has the balance of my time. week’s event, publicly and privately express- defended this attack on our Capitol. On ing concerns that they did not want to re- Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 45 peat last year’s ugly clashes between pro- the contrary, we are missing—willfully seconds to the distinguished gentleman testers and police. missing, in my opinion—a moment of from California (Mr. THOMPSON). Some law enforcement officials took the extreme unity in our Nation, just like Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. view that protesters who support Trump are what was willfully done earlier this Speaker, the President of the United generally known for over-the-top rhetoric year. States instigated an attack against our but not much violence, and therefore the At a time of great political and par- democracy. event did not pose a particularly serious tisan division, even seething anger, one For months, he ginned up his sup- risk, according to people familiar with the security discussions leading up to Jan. 6. thing all Americans seem to agree on is porters with lies about our election and Even so, there were warning signs, though that these attacks were wrong. The incited them to violence. On the 6th of none as stark as the one from the FBI’s Nor- President condemned them. He discour- January, he unleashed a mob on the folk office. aged violence, not just on January 6 Capitol.

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The President must be held account- for scheduling this, and Rep. RASKIN for his dency to protect the United States, as wit- able for this vile attack. He knew what leadership and deep knowledge of our Con- nessed by the attack on the Capitol itself. he was doing, and now, five people are stitution. Rather than immediately calling for an end to dead. I speak today with sadness in my heart but the violence and calling on his supporters to Congress will not be intimidated. purpose in my bones. This Congress must withdraw, the President waited several hours America will not succumb to mob rule. take action to remove Donald Trump from of- before releasing a half-hearted video that also The Vice President can initiate re- fice as soon as possible, for the clear and expressed his ‘‘love’’ for the rioters who were moval of a President who is unfit for present danger he poses to our Democracy, ‘‘special people’’. All the while, he continued office, and this President is unfit. He our national security, and to the American his efforts to subvert the election, seeking must be removed. people. Senators who would object to the certification Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on Last Wednesday, we saw Donald Trump in- of as many as ten states’ electoral votes, with- this resolution, and I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote cite a violent and deadly insurrection at our out a shred of evidence that there was any on impeachment tomorrow. U.S. Capitol in an attempt to reverse the re- reason to doubt their authenticity. Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield sults of a free and fair election. The risk that And reports indicate that the threat that our myself such time as I may consume. he might do so again in the next week is why country faced on January 6th—from a presi- Mr. Speaker, what happened at the he cannot be trusted for another minute as dent who would do anything to hold onto Capitol on January 6 was as wrong as commander in chief, overseeing the nuclear power—is ongoing. It is a national crisis. It de- wrong can be. It is not what America is codes and the U.S. Military. mands immediate action. about, and we condemn this violence. The fastest way to protect our republic from I thank the Gentleman from Maryland, Mr. We commend the men and women of Donald Trump is for the Vice President and RASKIN—a constitutional scholar and a valu- the Capitol Police for their bravery, the cabinet to take action under the 25th able member of the Judiciary Committee—for and we mourn the loss of those lives Amendment. I implore them to do so. But if bringing forward this important resolution, and that were taken last week. they do not, my colleagues and I stand ready I call upon the Vice President to do his con- Republicans have been consistent. We to defend our democracy from Donald Trump. stitutional duty and to protect the American condemn the violence last summer; we Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong people from one more day of a dangerous condemn the violence last week. Demo- support of H. Res. 21, calling on Vice Presi- presidency. crats have been consistent about one dent PENCE to invoke his powers under the Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. thing: their endless quest to overturn 25th Amendment. We are in the midst of a na- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the res- the 2016 election. They are still trying tional emergency and President Trump must olution urging Vice President PENCE and the to overturn the 2016 election after the be removed from office immediately, before Cabinet to remove President Trump from of- 2020 election. This has been an obses- any further damage to this Capitol—or to our fice. In the interest of full disclosure, I want to sion with the Democrats. Republic—can be done. In the first round, the first impeach- make it clear that I’ve always thought that Last week’s violent attack on the Capitol ment was based on the anonymous President Trump was unstable and unfit to took root more than 5 years ago when Donald whistleblower. The majority tried to hold the highest office in the land. But since Trump first descended the escalator at Trump remove the President from office based the election, I believe that his actions have be- Tower to announce his run for President. on a guy whom we weren’t allowed to come more erratic and angry and dangerous. The hateful rhetoric, baseless accusations, see, know who he or she was, and He has developed an alternative worldview and contempt for the democratic process were couldn’t cross-examine; who was an with no basis in reality in which he won more all on display that day. Later, they formed the anonymous whistleblower with no votes than Joe Biden, but the election was foundation of his presidency. Last week, they firsthand knowledge; who was biased ‘stolen’ from him. I suspect that he may actu- reached a violent crescendo. against the President; and who worked, ally believe that. After losing his bid for reelection—in deci- But the facts are clear. The 2020 Presi- interestingly enough, for Joe Biden. sive fashion—President Trump embarked on a So continuing this quest is not, as dential election was one of the most open and campaign of misinformation aimed at has been said so many times on the transparent elections in our nation’s history ac- delegitimizing the results of a free and fair floor tonight, what the country needs. cording to election officials and observers, election. When this failed, he tried to intimi- It is not what the country needs, par- both Republican and Democratic. The FBI date local election officials into reversing the ticularly after the year the country said that it found no evidence of widespread results. When those brave public servants re- has lived through. voter fraud. The Attorney General, chosen by I hope we will not vote for this, that fused to do his bidding, he made one final the President, said that there was no evidence this thing will go down, and I urge my desperate attempt to hold onto power by at- of widespread voter fraud. And the chairman colleagues to vote against the resolu- tacking the constitutionally mandated process of the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance tion sponsored by the gentleman from of counting and certifying the electoral votes in Commission said that there was no evidence Maryland. a Joint Session of Congress. of widespread voter fraud. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Although the President had willing volun- Nevertheless, Donald Trump has widely re- of my time. teers to join him, Vice President PENCE re- peated this message in speeches and over Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 fused to exceed his limited authority and reject social media in the months before and after seconds to the gentleman from Georgia the results of the election. That is when the the election, which has led to its widespread (Mr. DAVID SCOTT), who is the distin- President unleashed his supporters to storm acceptance by thousands and perhaps mil- guished chairman of the Agriculture the Capitol. And the result—an armed insur- lions of Americans. Committee. rection—left in its wake lost lives, property de- In August, for example, he said ‘‘the only Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. stroyed, desecration of hallowed ground, and way we’re going to lose this election is if the Speaker, what we are discussing to- physical and emotional scars that may never election is rigged. Remember that. It’s the only night isn’t about us. It is about the will fully heal. way we’re going to lose this election.’’ of the American people. Vice President PENCE upheld his constitu- Subsequently, he said ‘‘This is a case They are brokenhearted. They are tional duty and his oath of office that day. It is where they’re trying to steal an election .... crying. And they are discouraged. time for him to do so once more. They’re trying to rig an election, and we can’t An overwhelming number of Amer- Under the 25th Amendment, the Vice Presi- let that happen.’’ ican people want this President out of dent, along with a majority of the members of After the election, he said, ‘‘If you count the office now. This is why we have to do it the Cabinet, may inform Congress ‘‘that the legal votes, I easily win. If you count the illegal now. We have to heal the wound. The President is unable to discharge the powers votes, they can try to steal the election from longer the President is over there, the and duties of his office,’’ upon which ‘‘the Vice us.’’ more we are tearing the heart and soul President shall immediately assume the pow- And on Christmas Eve, he wrote on out of the American people. Let us do ers and duties of the office as Acting Presi- Facebook, in all capital letters, ‘‘VOTER it now. dent.’’ FRAUD IS NOT A CONSPIRACY THEORY, Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield This is not a step to be taken lightly—but it IT IS A FACT!!!’’ back the balance of my time. is the step that must be taken today. What’s even more disturbing is that his ac- Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in The President is clearly incapacitated and tions have displayed a similar unhinged qual- support of this resolution. I thank our Speaker unable to exercise the powers of the presi- ity. On election night, for example, he urged

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He had his Bera Harder (CA) Panetta Gonzalez (OH) Lesko Rouzer campaign file over 60 lawsuits challenging the Beyer Hastings Pappas Good (VA) Long Roy election processes in a number of states, Bishop (GA) Hayes Pascrell Gooden (TX) Loudermilk Rutherford nearly all of which were rejected by state and Blumenauer Higgins (NY) Payne Gosar Lucas Salazar Blunt Rochester Himes Pelosi Graves (LA) Luetkemeyer Scalise federal courts—including several which were Bonamici Horsford Perlmutter Graves (MO) Mace Schweikert rejected by the Supreme Court, He called Re- Bourdeaux Houlahan Peters Green (TN) Malliotakis Scott, Austin publican members of the Wayne County Bowman Hoyer Phillips Greene (GA) Mann Sessions Board of Canvassers in Michigan and pres- Boyle, Brendan Huffman Pingree Griffith Massie Simpson F. Jackson Lee Pocan Grothman Mast Smith (MO) sured them to derail the certification of the Brown Jacobs (CA) Porter Guest McCarthy Smith (NE) state’s election results. More recently, he Brownley Jayapal Pressley Guthrie McCaul Smith (NJ) called Georgia elections officials and pres- Bush Jeffries Price (NC) Hagedorn McClain Smucker Harris McClintock Bustos Johnson (GA) Quigley Spartz sured them to ‘‘find votes’’ to overturn the Harshbarger McHenry Butterfield Johnson (TX) Raskin Stauber Carbajal Jones Rice (NY) Hartzler McKinley presidential election results in Georgia. And Stefanik Ca´ rdenas Kahele Richmond Hern Meijer just last week, he reportedly ignored requests Steil Carson Kaptur Ross Herrell Meuser Steube to mobilize the National Guard in the midst of Cartwright Keating Roybal-Allard Herrera Beutler Miller (IL) Stewart the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Case Kelly (IL) Ruiz Hice (GA) Miller (WV) Stivers Casten Khanna Ruppersberger Higgins (LA) Miller-Meeks I believe that his false, misleading claims Taylor over an extended period of time, culminating Castor (FL) Kildee Rush Hill Moolenaar Castro (TX) Kilmer Ryan Hinson Mooney Thompson (PA) in his speech on the morning of January 6— Chu Kim (NJ) Sa´ nchez Hollingsworth Moore (AL) Tiffany repeated and validated on conservative cable Cicilline Kind Sarbanes Hudson Moore (UT) Timmons shows and social media—is the root cause of Clark (MA) Kinzinger Scanlon Huizenga Mullin Turner Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Schakowsky Issa Nehls Upton the assault on the Capitol last week. Cleaver Krishnamoorthi Schiff Jackson Newhouse Valadao President Trump has spent months and Clyburn Kuster Schneider Jacobs (NY) Norman Van Drew months undermining the American people’s Cohen Lamb Schrader Johnson (LA) Nunes Van Duyne Wagner faith in the November presidential election. I Connolly Langevin Schrier Johnson (OH) Obernolte Cooper Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Johnson (SD) Owens Walberg believe part of it may be a coping mechanism Correa Larson (CT) Scott, David Jordan Palazzo Walorski for him because he’s totally unwilling to accept Costa Lawrence Sewell Joyce (OH) Palmer Waltz that he was defeated by someone else. But I Courtney Lawson (FL) Sherman Joyce (PA) Pence Weber (TX) Craig Lee (CA) Sherrill Katko Perry Wenstrup also believe that parts of it are criminal and a Crist Lee (NV) Sires Keller Pfluger Westerman deliberate, lengthy effort to undermine and Crow Leger Fernandez Slotkin Kelly (MS) Posey Williams (TX) overturn what are, by all credible accounts, le- Cuellar Levin (CA) Smith (WA) Kelly (PA) Reed Wilson (SC) gitimate election results in order to stay in of- Davids (KS) Levin (MI) Soto Kim (CA) Reschenthaler Wittman Davis, Danny K. Lieu Spanberger Kustoff Rice (SC) Womack fice. Dean Lofgren Speier LaHood Rodgers (WA) Wright Regardless of the motivation for his actions, DeFazio Lowenthal Stanton LaMalfa Rogers (AL) Young the President currently appears to be unsta- DeGette Luria Stevens Lamborn Rogers (KY) Zeldin DeLauro Lynch Strickland ble, unfit, and unable to carry out his duties as DelBene Malinowski Suozzi NOT VOTING—5 President of the United States. Moreover, his Delgado Maloney, Swalwell Crenshaw Murphy (NC) Webster (FL) instability raises concerns for many, myself in- Demings Carolyn B. Takano Granger Steel cluded, that in his last few days in office, he DeSaulnier Maloney, Sean Thompson (CA) Deutch Manning Thompson (MS) b 2324 might take some dangerous action or pursue Dingell Matsui Titus some policy that will harm the American peo- Doggett McBath Tlaib So the resolution was agreed to. ple in a significant way. Doyle, Michael McCollum Tonko The result of the vote was announced F. McEachin Torres (CA) as above recorded. This man currently controls the entire fed- Escobar McGovern Torres (NY) eral government, including the U.S. military, Eshoo McNerney Trahan A motion to reconsider was laid on and he has the U.S. nuclear codes at his fin- Espaillat Meeks Trone the table. Evans Meng Underwood PERSONAL EXPLANATION gertips. Fletcher Mfume Vargas I fear for our nation as long as he remains Foster Moore (WI) Veasey Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, had I been in office under these circumstances. Frankel, Lois Morelle Vela present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall Fudge Moulton Vela´ zquez No. 12, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 13, and ‘‘nay’’ on That’s why I’m supporting this resolution Gallego Mrvan Wasserman today to urge Vice President PENCE, and a Garamendi Murphy (FL) Schultz rollcall No. 14. majority of the Cabinet to remove him from of- Garcı´a (IL) Nadler Waters MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE fice as soon as humanly possible. I believe Garcia (TX) Napolitano Watson Coleman RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS Golden Neal Welch that the future of our nation may be at stake. Gomez Neguse Wexton Adams (Brown) Eshoo Lee (NV) The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time Gonzalez, Newman Wild Axne (Stevens) (Thompson (Stevens) for debate has expired. Vicente Norcross Williams (GA) Baird (Bucshon) (CA)) Leger Fernandez Gottheimer O’Halleran Wilson (FL) Bergman Fleischmann (Davids (KS)) Pursuant to House Resolution 38, the Green, Al (TX) Ocasio-Cortez Yarmuth (Walberg) (Kustoff) Lieu (Beyer) previous question is ordered on the res- Bilirakis Fletcher (Allred) Lowenthal olution and on the preamble, as amend- NAYS—205 (Fortenberry) Frankel, Lois (Beyer) Bishop (GA) (Clark (MA)) McEachin ed. Aderholt Bucshon Donalds (Butterfield) Gonzalez (OH) (Wexton) The question is on adoption of the Allen Budd Duncan Blumenauer (Joyce (OH)) McNerney resolution. Amodei Burchett Dunn (Beyer) Grijalva (Garcı´a (Huffman) Armstrong Burgess Emmer Bonamici (Clark (IL)) Nadler (Jeffries) The question was taken; and the Arrington Calvert Estes (MA)) Hastings Napolitano Speaker pro tempore announced that Babin Cammack Fallon Boyle, Brendan (Wasserman (Correa) the ayes appeared to have it. Bacon Carl Feenstra F. (Jeffries) Schultz) Ocasio-Cortez Baird Carter (GA) Ferguson Buchanan Jayapal (Raskin) (Tlaib) Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, on that I Balderson Carter (TX) Fischbach (Cammack) Johnson (TX) Pascrell demand the yeas and nays. Banks Cawthorn Fitzgerald Ca´ rdenas (Jeffries) (Pallone) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Barr Chabot Fitzpatrick (Gallego) Jones (Jacobs Payne ant to section 3(s) of House Resolution Bentz Cheney Fleischmann Carson (CA)) (Wasserman Bergman Cline Fortenberry (Underwood) Kaptur (Stevens) Schultz) 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Bice (OK) Cloud Foxx Costa (Correa) Kirkpatrick Peters (Beyer) The vote was taken by electronic de- Biggs Clyde Franklin, C. DeSaulnier (Gallego) Porter (Wexton) vice, and there were—yeas 223, nays Bilirakis Cole Scott (Matsui) Kuster (Pingree) Pressley (Garcı´a Bishop (NC) Comer Fulcher DesJarlais Lamborn (IL)) 205, not voting 5, as follows: Boebert Crawford Gaetz (Kustoff) (Walberg) Richmond [Roll No. 14] Bost Curtis Gallagher Deutch (Rice Langevin (Butterfield) Brady Davidson Garbarino (NY)) (Lynch) Rush YEAS—223 Brooks Davis, Rodney Garcia (CA) Dingell (Stevens) LaTurner (Mann) (Underwood) Adams Allred Axne Buchanan DesJarlais Gibbs Doyle, Michael Lawson (FL) Schneider Aguilar Auchincloss Barraga´ n Buck Diaz-Balart Gimenez F. (Cartwright) (Evans) (Sherrill)

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2020

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. KATHY CASTOR, Dec. 29, 2020.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2020

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. KATHY CASTOR, Dec. 29, 2020.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. KATHY CASTOR, Dec. 29, 2020.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2020

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. KATHY CASTOR, Dec. 29, 2020.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON on the United States Capitol and Congress SEN of Washington, Mr. NADLER, and PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS on January 6, 2021, address the systemic fail- Mrs. KIRKPATRICK): ures in the United States Capitol security H.R. 279. A bill to provide lasting protec- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of and intelligence apparatus to accurately as- tion for inventoried roadless areas within committees were delivered to the Clerk sess outside threats, and study and propose the National Forest System; to the Com- for printing and reference to the proper recommendations to realign the mission of mittee on Agriculture, and in addition to the calendar, as follows: the United States Capitol Police, and for Committee on Natural Resources, for a pe- Ms. SCANLON: Committee on Rules. H. other purposes; to the Committee on House riod to be subsequently determined by the Res. 38. A resolution providing for consider- Administration, and in addition to the Com- Speaker, in each case for consideration of ation of the resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene subsequently determined by the Speaker, in tion of the committee concerned. and mobilize the principal officers of the ex- each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. MCKINLEY: H.R. 280. A bill to direct the Secretary of ecutive departments of the Cabinet to acti- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Health and Human Services to carry out a vate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to de- committee concerned. pilot program to test the feasibility and out- clare President Donald J. Trump incapable By Mr. BUDD (for himself, Mr. WALTZ, comes of integrating a substance use dis- of executing the duties of his office and to and Mr. GOODEN of Texas): order and behavioral health treatment loca- immediately exercise powers as acting Presi- H.R. 277. A bill to amend the Communica- tor tool into the prescription drug moni- dent; and for other purposes (Rept. 117–1). tions Act of 1934 to provide accountability for bad actors who abuse the Good Samari- toring programs of 5 eligible States; to the Referred to the House Calendar. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. MCGOVERN. Committee on Rules. H. tan protections provided under that Act, and By Ms. NORTON: Res. 41. A resolution providing for consider- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- H.R. 281. A bill to assign the responsibility ation of the resolution (H. Res. 24) impeach- ergy and Commerce. By Mr. BURCHETT: for conducting prosecutions for violations of ing Donald John Trump, President of the the laws of the District of Columbia to the United States, for high crimes and mis- H.R. 278. A bill to prohibit the use of United States Government funds for art in head of a local prosecutor’s office designated demeanors (Rept. 117–2). Referred to the under local law of the District of Columbia; House Calendar. United States embassies and consulates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on For- to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. f eign Affairs. By Mr. SAN NICOLAS (for himself, Ms. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. GALLEGO (for himself, Ms. PLASKETT, and Mr. SABLAN): DEGETTE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. H.R. 282. A bill to amend certain retire- ment provisions for judges serving in terri- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public WELCH, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. MOORE of torial district courts, and for other purposes; bills and resolutions of the following Wisconsin, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. to the Committee on House Administration. titles were introduced and severally re- BONAMICI, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. KIL- By Mr. SCHWEIKERT (for himself and ferred, as follows: MER, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. CA´ RDENAS): Mr. PANETTA, Mr. SMITH of Wash- By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for H.R. 283. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act ington, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. himself, Mr. KATKO, Mr. COMER, Mr. to give States the option of monitoring cov- BANKS, and Mrs. HINSON): KHANNA, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Ms. STE- ´ ered criteria air pollutants in designated H.R. 275. A bill to establish the National VENS, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mr. COHEN, Mr. areas by greatly increasing the number of air Commission on the Domestic Terrorist At- SIRES, Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. JAYAPAL, quality sensors in exchange for greater regu- tack Upon the United States Capitol; to the Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New latory flexibility in the methods of moni- Committee on Homeland Security. York, Mr. CASTEN, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. toring, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. BOWMAN (for himself, Mrs. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. BEATTY, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BUSH, KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. By Mr. STANTON (for himself, Mr. Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. COO- PINGREE, Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. CLARKE JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. COHEN, Ms. PER, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, of New York, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. CASE, ESCOBAR, Mr. SWALWELL, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. GARCI´A of Illi- Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. ROYBAL- nois, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. JACOBS of KIM of New Jersey, Mr. SCHIFF, Mrs. ALLARD, Mrs. HAYES, and Mr. FOS- California, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. TER): Mr. JONES, Mr. KAHELE, Ms. LEE of ESHOO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. H.R. 284. A bill to require uniformed offi- California, Ms. MENG, Ms. NEWMAN, BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, cers of the United States Capitol Police to Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, Ms. Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mrs. utilize body-worn cameras while on duty; to PRESSLEY, Mr. RUSH, Mr. TORRES of TRAHAN, Mr. TONKO, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. the Committee on House Administration. New York, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. WIL- MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. FOS- By Mr. STEUBE (for himself, Mr. LIAMS of Georgia, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, TER, Mr. BEYER, Mr. POCAN, Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. HERN, and Mrs. Mr. GREEN of Texas, and Mrs. EVANS, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mrs. HINSON): NAPOLITANO): NAPOLITANO, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. H.R. 285. A bill to amend section 230 of the H.R. 276. A bill to establish a national com- SCHRIER, Ms. CHU, Mr. SUOZZI, Mrs. Communications Act of 1934 to limit the im- mission to investigate the seditious attack DINGELL, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. LAR- munity of providers and users of interactive

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computer services under such section, and BONAMICI, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. United States, or in any Department or Offi- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- JAYAPAL, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. cer thereof. ergy and Commerce. SOTO, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. JOHNSON of By Ms. NORTON: By Mr. TIFFANY (for himself, Ms. CHE- Georgia, Mr. TORRES of New York, H.R. 281. NEY, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. Ms. LEE of California, Ms. SEWELL, Congress has the power to enact this legis- GALLAGHER, and Mr. STAUBER): Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 286. A bill to amend the Endangered DELBENE, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, clause 17 of section 8 of article I of the Species Act of 1973 to exclude the gray wolf Mrs. HAYES, Mr. BROWN, Mr. Constitution. from the authority of such Act, to remove SWALWELL, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. PHIL- By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: the gray wolf from the lists of threatened LIPS, Mr. MFUME, and Mr. RUSH): H.R. 282. species and endangered species published H. Res. 42. A resolution amending the Congress has the power to enact this legis- pursuant to such Act, and for other purposes; Rules of the House of Representatives to fine lation pursuant to the following: to the Committee on Natural Resources. Members, Delegates, and the Resident Com- Clause 2 of Section 3 of Article IV of the By Mr. FITZPATRICK (for himself, Mr. missioner who do not wear masks in the Cap- Constitution. REED, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mrs. itol complex; to the Committee on Rules, Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the KIM of California, Mr. UPTON, Mr. and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, Constitution. MEIJER, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. GALLAGHER, for a period to be subsequently determined By Mr. SCHWEIKERT: Mr. MOORE of Utah, and Mr. BACON): by the Speaker, in each case for consider- H.R. 283. H. Con. Res. 5. Concurrent resolution cen- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Congress has the power to enact this legis- suring and condemning President Donald J. risdiction of the committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: Trump for trying to unlawfully overturn the By Mr. STEUBE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- 2020 Presidential election and violating his H. Res. 43. A resolution thanking United lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, oath of office on January 6, 2021; to the Com- States Capitol Police officers and other law Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution: mittee on the Judiciary. enforcement officers and condemning actions The Congress shall have Power to make all By Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts: on January 6, 2021; to the Committee on Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H. Res. 35. A resolution electing Members House Administration, and in addition to the carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- to certain standing committees of the House Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- of Representatives; considered and agreed to. be subsequently determined by the Speaker, stitution in the Government of the United considered and agreed to. in each case for consideration of such provi- States, or in any Department or Officer By Mr. HUDSON: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the thereof. H. Res. 36. A resolution electing Members committee concerned. By Mr. STANTON: to certain standing committees of the House H.R. 284. of Representatives; considered and agreed to. f Congress has the power to enact this legis- considered and agreed to. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GREEN of Texas: STATEMENT U.S.C. Article I, Section 8 H. Res. 37. A resolution impeaching Donald By Mr. STEUBE: John Trump, President of the United States, Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 285. for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the the Rules of the House of Representa- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Committee on the Judiciary. tives, the following statements are sub- lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. SCANLON: mitted regarding the specific powers Article 1, Section 8 H. Res. 38. A resolution providing for con- granted to Congress in the Constitu- The Congress shall have Power To lay and sideration of the resolution (H. Res. 21) call- tion to enact the accompanying bill or collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, ing on Vice President Michael R. Pence to to pay the Debts and provide for the common convene and mobilize the principal officers joint resolution. Defence and general Welfare of the United of the executive departments of the Cabinet By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment H.R. 275. shall be uniform throughout the United to declare President Donald J. Trump in- Congress has the power to enact this legis- States; capable of executing the duties of his office lation pursuant to the following: To borrow money on the credit of the and to immediately exercise powers as act- U.S. Constitution, Art. 1, Sec. 8. United States; ing President; and for other purposes; consid- By Mr. BOWMAN: To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- ered and agreed to. considered and agreed to. H.R. 276. tions, and among the several States, and By Mr. HILL (for himself and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- with the Indian Tribes; PERLMUTTER): lation pursuant to the following: To establish an uniform Rule of Natu- H. Res. 39. A resolution honoring the brav- Section 5 of Amendment XIV to the U.S. ralization, and uniform Laws on the subject ery and self-sacrifice by officers of the Constitution of Bankruptcies throughout the United United States Capitol Police and other Fed- By Mr. BUDD: States; eral, State, and local law enforcement agen- H.R. 277. To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, cies during the January 6, 2021 attack on the Congress has the power to enact this legis- and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of United States Capitol; to the Committee on lation pursuant to the following: Weights and Measures; House Administration, and in addition to the Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- To provide for the Punishment of counter- Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to tion feiting the Securities and current Coin of the be subsequently determined by the Speaker, By Mr. BURCHETT: United States; in each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 278. To establish Post Offices and Post Roads; sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- To promote the Progress of Science and committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to By Mr. MCGOVERN: Clause 2 of Section 3 of Article IV of the Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to H. Res. 40. A resolution appointing and au- United States Constitution their respective Writings and Discoveries; thorizing managers for the impeachment By Mr. GALLEGO: To constitute Tribunals inferior to the su- trial of Donald John Trump, President of the H.R. 279. preme Court; United States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Offenses against the Law of Nations; By Mr. MCGOVERN: lation pursuant to the following: To declare War, grant Letters of Marque H. Res. 41. A resolution providing for con- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: ‘‘[The Con- and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning sideration of the resolution (H. Res. 24) im- gress shall have the power . . .] To make all Captures on Land and Water; peaching Donald John Trump, President of Laws which shall be necessary and proper for To raise and support Armies, but no Appro- the United States, for high crimes and mis- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- priation of Money to that Use shall be for a demeanors. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- longer Term than two Years; By Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Ms. stitution in the Government of the United To provide and maintain a Navy; WILLIAMS of Georgia, Mr. JONES, Mr. States, or in any Department or Officer To make Rules for the Government and HASTINGS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. thereof.’’ Regulation of the land and naval Forces; MALINOWSKI, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. By Mr. MCKINLEY: To provide for calling forth the Militia to JEFFRIES, Mr. POCAN, Mr. CICILLINE, H.R. 280. execute the Laws of the Union, suppress In- Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. MENG, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- surrections and repel Invasions; CLARKE of New York, Mr. LEVIN of lation pursuant to the following: To provide for organizing, arming, and dis- California, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. Article 1 Section 8—Powers of Congress. To ciplining, the Militia, and for governing such DESAULNIER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. PIN- make all Laws which shall be necessary and Part of them as may be employed in the GREE, Mr. COOPER, Mr. CARSON, Ms. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Service of the United States, reserving to CASTOR of Florida, Miss RICE of New going Powers, and all other Powers vested by the States respectively, the Appointment of York, Mr. CASTEN, Mrs. AXNE, Ms. this Constitution in the Government of the the Officers, and the Authority of training

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the Militia according to the discipline pre- H.R. 239: Mr. NADLER, Ms. KUSTER, and Mr. Ms. MENG, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. CLARK of scribed by Congress; TONKO. Massachusetts, Mr. VEASEY, Ms. PRESSLEY, To exercise exclusive Legislation in all H.R. 243: Mr. WENSTRUP, Mrs. RODGERS of Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. DEFAZIO, Cases whatsoever, over such District (not ex- Washington, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. TRONE, Ms. TITUS, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. ceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession Mr. CLYDE, and Mr. SESSIONS. BERA, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. of particular States, and the acceptance of H.R. 265: Mr. SOTO. SHERMAN, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. Congress, become the Seat of the Govern- H.R. 271: Ms. NORTON. THOMPSON of California, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, ment of the United States, and to exercise H.J. Res. 12: Ms. HERRELL, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. like Authority over all Places purchased by GOOD of Virginia, and Ms. MACE. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. LUNT OCHESTER the Consent of the Legislature of the State H. Con. Res. 3: Ms. B R and PHILLIPS, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. IRKPATRICK in which the Same shall be, for the Erection Mrs. K . BROWNLEY, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. H. Con. Res. 4: Mr. PHILLIPS. of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, BOURDEAUX, Mr. MORELLE, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. H. Res. 14: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. and other needful Buildings; And WATERS, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Ms. DELAURO, WATERS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. PRICE of To make all Laws which shall be necessary Ms. CRAIG, Ms. STEVENS, Ms. BUSH, Mr. North Carolina, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. GRI- and proper for carrying into Execution the CROW, Ms. ROSS, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. POCAN, JALVA, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, and Ms. foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. DEGETTE. ed by this Constitution in the Government of DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. LOFGREN, Mrs. H. Res. 21: Mrs. LURIA, Ms. LEGER the United States, or in any Department or BEATTY, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. SCHNEIDER, and Mr. FERNANDEZ, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. Officer thereof. MCEACHIN. By Mr. TIFFANY: GOMEZ, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. PERL- H.R. 286. MUTTER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. H. Res. 24: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RUIZ, Congress has the power to enact this legis- LAWSON of Florida, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. RUSH, Mr. RYAN, lation pursuant to the following: SIRES, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. WELCH, Mr. SMITH of Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. SAR- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 Washington, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. LEE of BANES, Ms. SCANLON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. f California, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. JONES, Ms. SCHIFF, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. SCHRADER, Ms. SCANLON, Ms. JACOBS of California, Mr. HIG- SCHRIER, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. DAVID ADDITIONAL SPONSORS GINS of New York, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. NORTON, SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. SHERMAN, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. SIRES, Mr. SMITH of Wash- ´ were added to public bills and resolu- MALINOWSKI, Ms. DEAN, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Ms. ington, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SPANBERGER, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BEYER, Mr. MFUME, tions, as follows: SPEIER, Mr. STANTON, Ms. STEVENS, Ms. Mr. VARGAS, Mr. TORRES of New York, Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. H.R. 28: Mr. BACON, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. BUR- DESAULNIER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. HUFFMAN, TAKANO, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. GESS, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. CARSON, Ms. THOMPSON of California, Ms. TITUS, Ms. FEENSTRA, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. HARRIS, Mrs. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. TONKO, Mrs. TORRES of California, HARSHBARGER, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. KELLER, Mrs. DELBENE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. TORRES of New York, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. LESKO, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. MURPHY of Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. ESCOBAR, Ms. OMAR, Mr. TRONE, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. North Carolina, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. NADLER, Mr. PETERS, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. VELA, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. SMUCKER, and Mrs. TAKANO, Mr. BROWN, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. WATERS, Mrs. WAGNER. LYNCH, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. COSTA, Mr. H.R. 30: Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. WELCH, Ms. WEXTON, EVANS, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. CARO- THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. WILD, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Ms. WIL- LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. BRENDAN Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. NORTON, Mr. SON of Florida, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. RICHMOND, F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. KILMER, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. SABLAN, and Mr. GOLDEN. KAHELE, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. PAL- Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. LONE, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, H. Res. 26: Ms. ADAMS and Ms. PRESSLEY. DEAN, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. WILLIAMS of and Mr. LOWENTHAL. H. Res. 31: Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. PHILLIPS, Mr. Georgia, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Miss RICE of H.R. 97: Mr. MORELLE. RYAN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CON- New York, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. H.R. 148: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington and NOLLY, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. RYAN, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. KHANNA, Mrs. Mr. DELGADO. WELCH, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. WILLIAMS of Geor- MCBATH, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. KAP- H.R. 173: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Mr. gia, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. FLETCHER, Ms. NORTON, TUR, Mr. SUOZZI, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. BOWMAN, CARSON. Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. GOLDEN, Ms. JACOBS of Mr. LAMB, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. H.R. 179: Mrs. HINSON. California, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mrs. H.R. 181: Mr. GALLAGHER and Mr. BERGMAN. PLASKETT, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. LOWENTHAL, HAYES, and Ms. SEWELL. H.R. 217: Mrs. HINSON, Mr. GAETZ, and Mr. Mr. CASTEN, Mr. VELA, Ms. WILSON of Flor- MCKINLEY. ida, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. HIMES, H. Res. 34: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. H.R. 218: Mr. WRIGHT, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. SOTO, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, and Ms. LEE of and Mr. SESSIONS. YARMUTH, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mrs. HAYES, California.

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