Republicans said Wednesday that Democrats will regret their decision to dismiss articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — whether it be through losing elections or legislative hijinks.
“There may be consequences for Schumer doing something unprecedented,” Sen. Ron Johnson warned.
The long-expected dismissal came after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer attempted to appease Republican anger by suggesting debate and votes on motions by Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Mike Lee, who wanted a trial. Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt objected. In the end, the Senate voted 51 to 49 to dismiss both articles of impeachment against Mayorkas, leaving him in his post at the helm of the department.