Senate Rejects Impeachment Charges Against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Ted Johnson
·2 min read

The Senate rejected impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, quickly dispatching the case after trial proceedings that lasted just a few hours.

The move was not unexpected, with Senators voting along party lines. Mayorkas was impeached in the House more than two months ago by just one vote, as Republicans sought to punish him over the way that he handled the southern border.

More from Deadline

Cable news networks dipped in and out of the proceedings through the afternoon.

Senate Democrats were successful in their move to dismiss the case, voting that the two impeachment charges were unconstitutional because they did not rise to the level of high crimes and misdemeanors. Mayorkas was charged with “willfully” refusing to comply with immigration laws and with making false statements to Congress.

Ian Sams, a White House spokesman, said in a statement, “Once and for all, the Senate has rightly voted down this baseless impeachment that even conservative legal scholars said was unconstitutional. President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas will continue doing their jobs to keep America safe and pursue actual solutions at the border, and Congressional Republicans should join them, instead of wasting time on baseless political stunts while killing real bipartisan border security reforms.”

Republicans have been hammering the Biden administration for the spike in border crossings, as the issue has been a central focus of the 2024 campaign.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) attacked Democrats for the vote, saying in a speech on the floor afterward that they “have just told the American people they don’t care, when you go down to the border and see the children who have been brutalized.”

Democrats have noted that Republicans rejected a border bill compromise after Donald Trump came out against it, seeking to use it as an issue in the campaign.

Mayorkas was the first sitting cabinet secretary to be impeached. But there was some GOP dissent in the House vote in February, with three Republicans joining with all Democrats in voting against impeachment.

The Senate’s move was a foregone conclusion, as it would have taken 67 votes to convict Mayorkas and force his removal. The only question was how long the trial would last, as Senate Democratic leaders have blasted the impeachment as a politically motivated distraction in the midst of pressing other priorities.

More to come.

Best of Deadline

Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  • Up next
  • Up next
  • Up next
  • Up next

Latest Stories

  • FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

    FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript April 25, 2024 FTI Consulting, Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $2.23, expectations were $1.76. FTI Consulting, Inc. isn’t one of the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds at the end of the third quarter (see the details here). Operator: Good day, and welcome […]

  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

    Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript April 25, 2024 Gilead Sciences, Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-1.32, expectations were $-1.49. Gilead Sciences, Inc. isn’t one of the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds at the end of the third quarter (see the details here). Operator: Good afternoon, everyone, and […]

  • Princess Kate's wedding cake designer announces huge news on royal anniversary

    Fiona Cairns, who created Prince William and Princess Kate's royal wedding cake in 2011, shared wedding photos as she announced exciting news on the couple's 13th anniversary.

  • 8 Biggest Financial Challenges the Middle Class Could Face in 2024

    The middle class is under pressure and, consequently, shrinking. A Pew Research Center analysis found that the share of adults who live in middle-class households fell from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021,...

  • Fed moves, commodity surge, jobs outlook: Stocks In Translation

    Uncertainty, the constant companion of markets, has once again forced investors to readjust their expectations as the FOMC meeting begins. With the highly anticipated interest rate decision set to be unveiled on Wednesday, the burning question on everyone's mind is: how confident can investors truly be that a rate cut will materialize, especially as whispers of rate hikes and stagflation concerns echo through the halls of Wall Street? And let's not forget the prospect of a commodity supercycle, with prices soaring across the board for assets like gold (GC=F), silver (SI=F), and even coffee (KC=F). Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Jared Blikre is joined by J.P. Morgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist Jordan Jackson and Yahoo Finance Producer Sydnee Fried for the latest edition of Stocks In Translation. Together, they delve into the odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut, address the potential of a commodity supercycle, break down the significance of the week's jobs numbers, and more. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Catalysts. This post was written by Angel Smith

  • Earwig eggs are about to hatch, do this to keep them away

    During the spring season, these creatures lay their eggs patiently, biding their time until the temperatures climb before making their grand reappearance

  • Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

    Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript April 25, 2024 Caterpillar Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $5.6, expectations were $5.12. Caterpillar Inc. isn’t one of the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds at the end of the third quarter (see the details here). Operator: Welcome to the First Quarter 2024 Caterpillar […]

  • Legendary Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne reburied on campus

    Rockne had been buried at Highland Cemetery for 93 years.

  • GP struck off after having sex with multiple women at his surgery in working hours

    A doctor who had sex with multiple women at his GP surgery has been struck off the medical register.

  • Terrifying moment kidnapper tries to abduct elementary school children

    Security camera footage at Black Forest Hills Elementary School in Aurora, Colorado, captured the chilling moment a man attempted to abduct a child. Thankfully, the young boy was able to escape and the 33-year-old man was arrested. Parents are now criticizing the school's security measures.

  • Emmanuel Macron considers ban on screens for under-threes in fight against ‘hyper-connection’

    Emmanuel Macron is considering banning children under three from using screens in a move proposed in an expert report.

  • Trump trial enters third week with Michael Cohen’s ex-banker testifying

    Ex-president held in contempt of court while private banker Gary Farro to resume testimony

  • London Drugs probes if personal data was breached in cyber incident that shut stores

    VANCOUVER — London Drugs is investigating whether personal data was compromised in a cybersecurity incident that prompted the company to close all of its stores across Western Canada until further notice. A statement from the retailer and pharmacy chain says it will notify "affected individuals" if the probe finds their data was breached. The company says it's working with third-party cybersecurity experts to securely bring its operations back online after discovering the incident on Sunday. An

  • Two giant pandas headed to San Diego Zoo: Get to know Xin Bao, Yun Chuan

    Two more giant pandas are making homes in the US after the San Diego Zoo announced Xin Bao and Yun Chuan were heading to the California destination.

  • French charity boycotts Olympic torch relay over Coca-Cola sponsorship

    A French environmental charity says it has turned down the chance to take part in next Thursday's Olympic torch relay in Marseille over Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the event. "Clean My Calanques", an NGO in the southern port city of Marseille that specialises in cleaning up beaches, received funding from the 2024 Paris Olympics organising committee for its work educating school children.But on Monday it announced that it would not take part in the torch relay which begins in the city on 8 May, pa

  • Bob Geldof says 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' supercut planned for 40th anniversary

    TORONTO — Bob Geldof is diving into the archives to create a new version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for its 40th anniversary this year. The Irish musician told The Canadian Press he's involved in a hoped-for supercut of the charity single that would blend vocals of pop stars from separate recordings of the song made over the decades. "Maybe put Harry Styles beside a young Bono," he mused in a recent phone call from France. "Just sonically, you mess up these generations all in one take." T

  • Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid LIVE! Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

    German and Spanish giants meet for semi-final first leg

  • Magnificent Seven Stocks: Tesla Stock Dives; Amazon Falls Ahead Of Earnings

    Magnificent Seven stocks, including AI leader Nvidia, are among the best stocks to watch in today's stock market.

  • Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

    Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript April 25, 2024 Boyd Gaming Corporation misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.51 EPS, expectations were $1.57. Boyd Gaming Corporation isn’t one of the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds at the end of the third quarter (see the details here). Operator: Good afternoon, […]

  • King tells of cancer diagnosis ‘shock’ as he returns to public-facing duties

    Charles candidly described the experience of being told he had the disease.