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Senate Likely to Seek Quick Dismissal of Mayorkas Impeachment Charges

With no Democrats signaling support, the Senate is expected to spend minimal time on the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

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Overview

  • The Republican-controlled House impeached Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, marking the first Cabinet secretary impeachment in nearly 150 years.
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to attempt to dismiss the trial, requiring a simple majority vote.
  • Democrats argue the charges against Mayorkas amount to a policy dispute, not impeachable offenses.
  • Several GOP senators have questioned the need for a trial, but it's unclear if any would vote to dismiss the charges.
  • If unable to dismiss, Democrats could opt for a trial committee to investigate, a precedent set by several impeachment trials for federal judges.