GOP senators persuade Johnson to postpone Mayorkas impeachment article submission.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was convinced by Republican senators to postpone the delivery of two impeachment articles against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing concerns that Senate Democrats will dismiss them quickly during a trial.

The House will send the articles of impeachment to the Senate next week, and a spokesperson for Johnson stated that there is no reason for the Senate to abandon its duty to conduct an impeachment trial.

A source familiar with the situation told Planet Chronicle Digital that at least 10 Republican senators were actively pressuring the speaker to delay delivering the articles in order to prevent Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic caucus from tabling the trial ahead of the weekend and sending senators home shortly after.

Last week, Schumer informed senators in a letter that proceedings would commence on Thursday, following the expected delivery of articles on Wednesday, as indicated by Speaker Johnson in a previous letter.

On Tuesday, at the National Republican Senatorial Committee's headquarters, GOP senators discussed their efforts to persuade Johnson during a lunch meeting. Sens. Mike Lee and Ron Johnson, both Republicans, are actively working to convince the speaker to delay delivery, their offices confirmed.

According to the source, the benefit for the Republicans of a delay in the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas is that it provides more time for debate without the pressure of the weekend approaching.

Mark Green, R-Tenn., the lead impeachment manager, emerged from Johnson's office and stated that they were prepared to proceed with the impeachment trial tomorrow.

Green stated that he had not received any updates from Senate Republicans regarding the delay, but he would back the House GOP leaders' verdict.

He refused to reveal if he spoke with Johnson before the delay was made public, stating to Planet Chronicle Digital, "our conversation will remain private."

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., was not surprised by the news of the delay in the impeachment trial because he had been in touch with some Senate Republicans pushing for it. He stated, "I had been talking with some of my Republican friends in the Senate. And so I was not really surprised."

GOP senators discussed their plan to put pressure on Democrats during the Tuesday lunch, with several senators expressing support for halting all legislative business if Democrats delayed the Mayorkas trial. This would involve Republicans taking measures such as refusing to provide a quorum or vote.

GOP senators have emphasized that postponing the trial would be unprecedented, as no impeached official has ever left office before the trial commenced.

During a press conference on Tuesday, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., emphasized that it is our responsibility.

During the press conference, several Senate Republicans criticized Schumer for not meeting their expectations regarding the trial's conclusion. Despite this, Schumer has not disclosed the Democrats' next move.

Previously, Planet Chronicle Digital reported that democratic senators have indicated their intention to use a strategic procedural maneuver.

During a Republican press conference on Tuesday, Lee stated that they were violating a provision of the Constitution through their actions.

The Utah Republican expressed gratitude to Speaker Johnson for his boldness in delaying the matter.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, stated that he does not want Senate Democrats, particularly those on the ballot in November, to vote guilty or not guilty.

Schumer did not provide comment to Planet Chronicle Digital.