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Procedures for Impeachment Trial of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas.

This resolution establishes the detailed timeline and rules for the Senate trial concerning the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It sets deadlines for filing documents, allocates 16 hours for presentations by each side, and outlines procedures for handling evidence and potential witnesses. While it does not directly alter citizens' daily lives, it defines how Congress exercises its constitutional oversight of high-ranking officials responsible for national security.
Key points
Strict deadlines (7 session days) set for Secretary Mayorkas to file his answer and for the House to file its replication.
Each side is allotted a maximum of 16 hours over two session days to present arguments and evidence.
Senators are allocated a 4-hour period to question the parties involved in the trial.
Procedures defined for witness handling: depositions must occur first, followed by a Senate vote on whether witnesses will testify in the chamber.
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Additional Information
A joint resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
Print number: SJRES 67
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-04-08