Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

4/24/2024, 12:56 AM

This resolution (1) appoints Representatives Green (of Tennessee), McCaul, Biggs, Higgins (of Louisiana), Cline, Guest, Garbarino, Greene (of Georgia), Pfluger, Hageman, and Lee (of Florida), as managers to conduct the impeachment trial against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; (2) requires the Senate to be informed of the appointments; and (3) authorizes the managers to exhibit the articles of impeachment to the Senate and take other necessary actions.

Bill 118 H.Res. 995 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to appoint and authorize managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution outlines the process for selecting managers who will present the case for impeachment during the trial.

The resolution specifies that the managers will be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and will be responsible for presenting evidence and arguments in support of the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas. The managers will also have the authority to call witnesses and present documents during the trial.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of a fair and impartial trial, stating that the managers must conduct themselves with integrity and adhere to the rules and procedures established for the impeachment trial. It also outlines the timeline for the trial, including deadlines for the submission of evidence and the presentation of arguments. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 995 is a procedural resolution that establishes the framework for the impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas. It ensures that the trial will be conducted in a thorough and transparent manner, allowing for a full examination of the evidence and arguments related to the impeachment charges.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 995

Introduced on
2024-02-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/16/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary


This resolution (1) appoints Representatives Green (of Tennessee), McCaul, Biggs, Higgins (of Louisiana), Cline, Guest, Garbarino, Greene (of Georgia), Pfluger, Hageman, and Lee (of Florida), as managers to conduct the impeachment trial against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; (2) requires the Senate to be informed of the appointments; and (3) authorizes the managers to exhibit the articles of impeachment to the Senate and take other necessary actions.

Bill 118 H.Res. 995 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to appoint and authorize managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution outlines the process for selecting managers who will present the case for impeachment during the trial.

The resolution specifies that the managers will be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and will be responsible for presenting evidence and arguments in support of the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas. The managers will also have the authority to call witnesses and present documents during the trial.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of a fair and impartial trial, stating that the managers must conduct themselves with integrity and adhere to the rules and procedures established for the impeachment trial. It also outlines the timeline for the trial, including deadlines for the submission of evidence and the presentation of arguments. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 995 is a procedural resolution that establishes the framework for the impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas. It ensures that the trial will be conducted in a thorough and transparent manner, allowing for a full examination of the evidence and arguments related to the impeachment charges.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAppointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Latest Summary3/21/2024

This resolution (1) appoints Representatives Green (of Tennessee), McCaul, Biggs, Higgins (of Louisiana), Cline, Guest, Garbarino, Greene (of Georgia), Pfluger, Hageman, and Lee (of Florida), ...


Latest Action4/16/2024
Received in the Senate.