Republican Senators Plan to Obstruct Senate Business Over Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
Republican senators are planning to prevent legislative business in the Senate if they don't get a full trial into the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They are concerned about procedural matters and potential tabling of the trial by Democrats.
Key Points
- GOP senators are concerned about points of order in Mayorkas impeachment trial
- They are prepared to obstruct legislative proceedings if necessary
- Republicans want Democrats to take the trial seriously
Pros
- Republicans are standing up for procedural fairness in the Senate
- They want a full trial into the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas
Cons
- May lead to a halt in regular legislative business in the Senate