1
Politics/Government / Re: Senators sworn in for Mayorkas impeachment proceedings: Live coverage
« Last post by mystery-ak on Today at 08:22:28 pm »04:18 PMApril 17, 2024
-
Senate dismisses second impeachment article
The Senate voted Wednesday to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, shutting down the possibility of a lengthy Senate trial, which Republicans had demanded to bring attention to the Biden administration’s record on immigration and border security.
It marked the first time in 225 years the Senate voted to immediately dismiss impeachment charges approved by the House instead of holding a floor trial or referring the matter to a special committee to review it.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE.
— Alexander Bolton
-
Senate dismisses second impeachment article
The Senate voted Wednesday to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, shutting down the possibility of a lengthy Senate trial, which Republicans had demanded to bring attention to the Biden administration’s record on immigration and border security.
It marked the first time in 225 years the Senate voted to immediately dismiss impeachment charges approved by the House instead of holding a floor trial or referring the matter to a special committee to review it.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE.
— Alexander Bolton