[FarCenter]

Ultimately, Republicans were unable to keep their whole conference united in their efforts to embarrass the Biden administration. Even if the chamber had succeeded, there was little path for Republicans to find the two-thirds majority required for conviction in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Wiliam Belknap, secretary of war under President Grant, is the only cabinet secretary to be impeached after the House did so in 1876. He resigned before facing trial in the Senate.

https://www.govexec.com/management/2023/11/house-rejects-effort-impeach-biden-cabinet-secretary/391982/

Without a 2/3 majority to convict and remove in the Senate, it would be a meaningless gesture.

[Dr. Franklin]

Ultimately, Republicans were unable to keep their whole conference united in their efforts to embarrass the Biden administration. Even if the chamber had succeeded, there was little path for Republicans to find the two-thirds majority required for conviction in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Wiliam Belknap, secretary of war under President Grant, is the only cabinet secretary to be impeached after the House did so in 1876. He resigned before facing trial in the Senate.
https://www.govexec.com/management/2023/11/house-rejects-effort-impeach-biden-cabinet-secretary/391982/
Without a 2/3 majority to convict and remove in the Senate, it would be a meaningless gesture.

The embarrassment is that Republicans are neither a true opposition party, nor as group do they care to require that the executive branch faithfully executes the laws. It can't be questioned that we have an invasion of our Southern border, and no one is being held accountable. If the Senate declines to convict the oath breakers, then those who vote against the constitution may be held accountable. Not making them hold a trial means that our constitution and laws are meaningless.