Clarence Thomas Impeachment: Everything We Know

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is seeking to impeach U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito for their "pattern of refusal to recuse from consequential matters before the court."

It has attracted a lot of media attention but is almost certain to fail. Here are some of the key questions:

Does It Have Democratic Party Support?

Yes. Seven other House Democrats also signed the articles of impeachment and many others have voiced their support.

Why Not the Senate?

The U.S. Constitution provides that the House of Representatives ''shall have the sole Power of Impeachment'' and that all civil officers of the United States ''shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."