Senate Democrats on Wednesday derailed the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by deeming them unconstitutional.
In this image from video from Senate Television, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Washington.
All 51 senators of the Democratic Caucus voted in favor of disposing of both articles. For the first article, nearly all Republicans — 48 — voted against. One Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, voted present.The first article was for “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and the second was for “breach of public trust” by lying to Congress and the public about the border and efforts to control it.Democratic leader Charles E.
At one point, Sen. Roger Marshall, Kansas Republican, motioned to adjourn until the morning of Election Day on Nov. 6.Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican. “This is what our oath prescribes. It’s what the history and precedent require.”
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