Lafayette Reporter

WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats today blocked S. Res. 623, a resolution from Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) that would establish efficient and fair trial procedures for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Kennedy expressed his concerns about the situation, stating, "Our government is one of laws, not people—laws, not people—and, as you also know, Madam President, the United States Senate is built on precedent and custom and history and the law—not political expedience."

Regarding the Democrats' stance on the issue, Kennedy remarked, "Senate Democrats, I’m afraid, are silencing the American people who want their country’s secure border back."

Kennedy also highlighted the frustrations of the American people, saying, "The truth is that the Americans are tired of the drug trafficking. They’re tired of the human trafficking. They’re tired of the sexual abuse of women and children. They’re tired of the widespread illnesses. They’re tired of the death."

Furthermore, Kennedy warned about the implications of ignoring the impeachment, stating, "If they choose to ignore this impeachment, they will have placed their seal of approval on the lawlessness at the border and the chaos it has brought to so many American communities."

The full text of Kennedy’s impeachment resolution can be accessed here, and his complete speech on the matter can be viewed here.