Alaska senators split on Mayorkas impeachment. Murkowski leery …
Apr 11, 2024 · Republicans in the U.S. House plan to deliver articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Monday, and the issue divides Alaska's U.S. senators....
Committee Assignments of the 119th Congress - U.S. Senate
Below are all current senators and the committees on which they serve. ***The organizational meetings for some of the Joint Committees of the 119th Congress have not yet occurred.**** King, Angus S., Jr. (I-ME)
‘No way’: Murkowski rules out switching parties - POLITICO
Jan 22, 2021 · Lisa Murkowski has made no secret of her distaste for former President Donald Trump’s takeover of the Republican Party. But she said there is “no way” she would caucus with the Senate Democrats...
Collins-Schumer rift shocks Senate - POLITICO
Mar 11, 2021 · Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said that Schumer “didn’t make any point to hide that he was directing pretty substantial campaign resources against” Collins, a close friend.
Democrats fail to land decisive blow against Hegseth
Jan 15, 2025 · One Republican who is considered most likely to vote against Hegseth, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), said Tuesday she had not watched the confirmation hearing.
Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary …
Apr 17, 2024 · The Senate voted, 51-48, to reject the first article of impeachment on the grounds that it did not rise to the constitutional standard for impeachment, with Murkowski voting present. Schumer made an identical point of order on the second article of impeachment. Kennedy again filed a motion to adjourn to May 1, 2004 for impeachment proceedings.
U.S. Senate Dem leader calls for traditional process for confirming ...
Dec 2, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to incoming Republican Leader John Thune on Monday urging him to move nominees through the traditional confirmation process, including committee hearings and floor votes.
Senate dismisses impeachment charge on 51-48 vote; Murkowski …
Apr 17, 2024 · The final vote on the first impeachment charge was 51-48, with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a nominal Republican, voting “present.” Her vote would not have swung the decision, but would have made the vote 51-49.
Schumer succeeds in killing off Mayorkas impeachment trial …
Apr 17, 2024 · Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) moved to vote that the first article of impeachment against Mayorkas was unconstitutional, effectively dismissing it. The vote was 51-48-1, with all...
Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore ...
May 23, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans again blocked a bill meant to clamp down on the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer...