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Senate Procedures Set for Impeachment Trial of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas.

This Senate Resolution establishes the detailed timeline and rules for the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It sets deadlines for filing documents, allocates 24 hours for presentations for both the House and the Secretary, and outlines specific procedures for handling evidence and witnesses. This ensures the accountability process for a high-ranking official follows a clear, predetermined public schedule.
Key points
The Senate must begin considering the articles of impeachment within 7 session days of their transmission.
Both the House and Secretary Mayorkas are allotted up to 24 hours each, spread over up to 3 session days, to present their cases.
Senators will have up to 16 hours to question the parties after presentations conclude.
Subpoenaing witnesses or documents requires a specific Senate vote, and any approved witnesses must be deposed before potentially testifying in the Senate.
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Print number: 118_SRES_624
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-03-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_624.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate must begin considering the articles of impeachment within 7 session days of their transmission.
  • Both the House and Secretary Mayorkas are allotted up to 24 hours each, spread over up to 3 session days, to present their cases.
  • Senators will have up to 16 hours to question the parties after presentations conclude.
  • Subpoenaing witnesses or documents requires a specific Senate vote, and any approved witnesses must be deposed before potentially testifying in the Senate.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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