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

4/11/2024, 4:30 PM
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Bill 118 SJRes 69 is a joint resolution that outlines the procedures related to the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution aims to provide a fair and transparent process for considering the impeachment of Mayorkas.

The resolution specifies that the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas will be referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further investigation and consideration. The committee will have the authority to conduct hearings, gather evidence, and question witnesses in order to determine whether there are grounds for impeachment.

If the Judiciary Committee determines that there are sufficient grounds for impeachment, it will draft articles of impeachment against Mayorkas. These articles will then be presented to the full House of Representatives for a vote. If a majority of the House votes in favor of impeachment, Mayorkas will be removed from office. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 69 sets out a clear and orderly process for considering the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security. It ensures that all parties involved have the opportunity to present their case and that the decision is made in a fair and impartial manner.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 69

Introduced on
2024-03-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/8/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Bill 118 SJRes 69 is a joint resolution that outlines the procedures related to the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution aims to provide a fair and transparent process for considering the impeachment of Mayorkas.

The resolution specifies that the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas will be referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further investigation and consideration. The committee will have the authority to conduct hearings, gather evidence, and question witnesses in order to determine whether there are grounds for impeachment.

If the Judiciary Committee determines that there are sufficient grounds for impeachment, it will draft articles of impeachment against Mayorkas. These articles will then be presented to the full House of Representatives for a vote. If a majority of the House votes in favor of impeachment, Mayorkas will be removed from office. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 69 sets out a clear and orderly process for considering the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security. It ensures that all parties involved have the opportunity to present their case and that the decision is made in a fair and impartial manner.
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Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.