Mayorkas impeachment trial in Senate could see quick dismissal

After a lengthy delay, House Republicans sent their case Tuesday against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate with the ceremonial procession across the Capitol.On Wednesday, Senate Democrats could end the trial before arguments even begin.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to call votes to dismiss the two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas after senators are sworn in as jurors midday.

But ultimately they cannot block a dismissal if majority Democrats have the votes.The entire process could be done within hours on Wednesday.The Republican-controlled House impeached Mayorkas by a single vote margin on Feb. 13, recommending that he be removed from office over his handling of the US-Mexico border.

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