Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trial

Senate Democrats swiftly dismissed the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, much to the dismay of Texas Republicans and other GOP members who sought a full Senate trial. Despite efforts by Republicans to debate and consider the Constitution and the law, Democrats, holding the majority, voted to dismiss the charges brought by the House on the grounds of being unconstitutional.

Mayorkas was impeached by the House in February, on the orders of Donald Trump as revenge for his two impeachments. Mayorkas was accused by Republicans of failing to enforce border laws and lying to Congress, neither of which Republicans were able to provide evidence for, and in fact Mayorkas leading the bi-partisan border negotiations at the exact same time Trump’s lackies were pushing for impeachment shows how dishonest Republicans have always been around impeachment dating back to Bill Clinton.

Republicans introduced various procedural motions to delay the dismissal, highlighting concerns about the southern border crisis and the constitutionality of not holding a trial. The Senate Democrats’ decision was criticized by GOP members like Texas Reps. Michael McCaul and August Pfluger, who emphasized the abandonment of constitutional responsibility.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer led the effort to deem the articles of impeachment unconstitutional, leading to a swift dismissal. Mayorkas, the first cabinet secretary to be impeached in 150 years, maintained focus on advancing the Department of Homeland Security’s missions amidst the impeachment drama.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz expressed disappointment at the lack of a full trial, linking the impeachment to border policies and humanitarian crises. Cruz’s fury at Democrats for not hearing out arguments and the subsequent dismissal by Senate Democrats marked a contentious chapter in the impeachment proceedings.