On Thursday, Senate Democrats are set to quickly dismiss Mayorkas impeachment trial in a few hours with minimal resistance from Republicans.
Senate Democrats intend to swiftly address the House's impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday, according to a Democratic leadership member interviewed by Politico.
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, the No. 3 Democrat, dryly remarked on Tuesday that the Senate majority will "treat it with the seriousness it deserves."
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Democrats are preparing for the complete proceedings, such as speeches and procedural votes, to take a few hours on Thursday — depending on the number of votes forced by Republicans, as indicated by sources familiar with the issue. Subsequently, party leaders would move to conclude the trial, likely through a motion to table it.
The Senate just needs to meet the constitutional requirements for conducting an impeachment trial. Once the trial commences, the Senate has full discretion over its handling. It is not necessary for the proceedings to last for an extended period, involve arguments, or lead to a verdict. The Senate can swiftly follow the constitutionally mandated steps and then discard the trial in the outdoor dumpster and proceed as if it never occurred. Senate Republicans may theatrically address border-related issues, but their primary focus appears to be reclaiming the majority in November, with little interest in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's impeachment plans.
DHS Sec. The House impeached Mayorkas without specifying a high crime or misdemeanor. The House's impeachment was
a frivolous political stunt designed to fuel border-related hysteria by catering to right-wing media. The entire process is not worth the few hours the Senate will spend on it. Once the immature Mayorkas impeachment maneuver is set aside, the Senate can return to substantive matters.
Senate Democrats are set to expeditiously dismiss Mayorkas impeachment trial on Thursday with minimal resistance from Republicans.
