The US Senate is gearing up to receive articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, igniting anticipation and uncertainty regarding the fate of the case. As Democrats prepare to assume the role of jurors on Wednesday, Republican senators are applying pressure, warning of民主党利用程序性操作迅速搁置对 Mayorkas 的审判, effectively ending it.
Impeachment Articles to be Formally Delivered
The House impeachment managers will physically carry the articles passed by the House and deliver them to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at 2:15 pm on Tuesday, according to Speaker Mike Johnson’s office. The articles allege that Mayorkas has failed to secure the US-Mexico border and has obstructed Congress’s investigations into border security.
Republicans Demand Full Trial
Republican senators are urging their Democrat counterparts to allow a full trial, warning thatDemocrats may table a motion to dismiss the trial, preventing it from proceeding. They argue that such a move would constitute a dereliction of duty by Democrats and would undermine the Senate’s role as a trier of impeachments.
Vulnerable Democrats Face Dilemma
Several vulnerable Democrats facing competitive re-election races in November find themselves in a difficult position. With border security emerging as a top issue in many states, these senators may hesitate to entertain a full impeachment trial against Mayorkas, fearing political consequences.
Unanimity Required to Keep Senate Afloat
Senate Republicans are prepared to obstruct routine proceedings if necessary, potentially halting all legislative business in the upper chamber. They aim to force Democrats to address the impeachment articles by objecting to commonly uncontroversial actions that streamline Senate procedures.
Democrats Call for Dismissal
Senate Democrat Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) has urged the dismissal of the impeachment articles, arguing that they are unfounded and a waste of time. He has implored his fellow senators to reject the articles and focus on addressing pressing national issues.
Uncertain Future
The outcome of the impeachment proceedings remains uncertain. The Senate’s party split of 49-51 means that a small number of senators, including Mitt Romney (R-UT), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), could play a decisive role in determining whether a full trial will take place.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
