The House of Representatives is gearing up for a vote on Tuesday to decide whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. If successful, this would mark the first time in nearly 150 years that a Cabinet official has been impeached. House Republicans claim that Mayorkas has committed high crimes and misdemeanors in his handling of the southern border. However, several constitutional experts have opined that the evidence falls short of meeting the required standard.
While Mayorkas may face impeachment in the House, the Democratic-controlled Senate is unlikely to support the charges. Senate Democrats are contemplating their response if Mayorkas is impeached, debating whether to proceed with a trial or swiftly dismiss it as a politically motivated move. Notably, Republicans can only afford to lose three votes in their slim majority, and there are a few lawmakers who have not yet disclosed how they plan to vote. One Republican representative, Ken Buck of Colorado, has already declared that he will not vote in favor of impeaching Mayorkas.
