U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas, cast his vote against the motion to dismiss the impeachment charges filed by the U.S. House against Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. Joining him in voting against the dismissal were U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, also a Republican from Kansas.
The two Republican Senators from Kansas, in a vote on Wednesday, opposed the dismissal of the impeachment charges against the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. These charges were brought by the U.S. House, accusing the Secretary of failing to comply with immigration law.
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U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran voiced their opposition to the actions taken by Senate Democrats, which resulted in the case being closed without considering the evidence gathered by the House concerning the articles of impeachment against Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It is worth noting that Mayorkas is the first sitting cabinet member in the history of the United States to face impeachment.
Both Kansas senators found themselves on the losing side of the 51-48 vote, which declared that the first charge, alleging a “systemic refusal to comply with the law,” did not meet the constitutional definition of a high crime or misdemeanor. Another vote, this time 51-49, brought an end to the second charge, which claimed that Mayorkas had breached the public trust while serving as DHS secretary, also on constitutional grounds.
Marshall accused Mayorkas of violating his oath of office by allowing undocumented immigrants to enter the United States from Mexico. The senator emphasized the need for accountability among federal government officials who put the safety of Americans at risk.
Marshall emphasized the urgency of the situation at the borders, stating that it cannot be denied. He firmly placed the blame on those who neglect to take action, asserting that they are responsible for the crisis. Marshall criticized Secretary Mayorkas for failing to fulfill his duty to the American people, accusing him of compromising national security, leading to a chaotic border situation. According to Marshall, this negligence has resulted in a disastrous and lawless environment, leaving Lady Liberty susceptible to exploitation.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York and the Senate’s majority leader, put forth motions to dismiss each charge, leading to votes that allowed for the tabling of the articles of impeachment before a Senate trial. He argued against validating the “gross abuse” of the impeachment process by the House, emphasizing the potential establishment of a dangerous precedent.
According to Moran, Mayorkas implemented policies that encouraged over 9 million individuals from 160 countries to enter the United States illegally.
According to him, the House, which is controlled by the GOP, conducted an oversight process that led to the impeachment vote. He believes that the Senate should honor and acknowledge these decisions by carefully considering the findings.
According to Moran, the Senate has a distinct role in examining the charges against the secretary and deciding whether he should be removed from his cabinet position. However, instead of fulfilling this constitutional duty, Senate Democrats made the unprecedented decision to label the impeachment articles as unconstitutional, without any discussion or explanation.
In their opinion, Moran, an attorney, and Marshall, a physician, expressed their dissatisfaction with the way Democrats in the Senate handled the situation, claiming that it led to a failure in fulfilling one of the key responsibilities mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
Marshall emphasized the significance of holding an impeachment trial, stating that it poses a genuine threat to the republic. He firmly believes that not conducting an impeachment trial is unconstitutional. As a humble country doctor, even he can comprehend the Constitution’s clear directive that an impeachment trial should follow the delivery of impeachment articles.
Marshall, an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump, is urging voters in pivotal swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin to hold senators accountable for their opposition to an impeachment trial. As Trump remains the presumptive GOP nominee for president, he is set to go head-to-head with Democratic President Joe Biden in the upcoming November elections.
Marshall expressed his belief that Secretary Mayorkas is actively carrying out President Biden’s agenda and emphasized the need for both of them to be held accountable.
In 2019, Trump faced impeachment for allegations of abusing his power and obstructing Congress. He faced a second impeachment in 2021 for inciting an insurrection.
