WASHINGTON — Republican senators on Wednesday increased their scrutiny of federal judges whose rulings they've opposed, with some pushing for them to be impeached.

Attention at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on two judges: Washington-based U.S. District Judge James Boasberg and Maryland-based Deborah Boardman, both of whom have fallen foul of MAGA world.

Articles of impeachment naming both Boasberg and Boardman have already been introduced in the Republican-controlled House, but no further steps have yet been taken.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who chaired Wednesday's hearing, urged the House to move forward on impeachment proceedings.

"Both of these judges, I believe, meet the standard for impeachment and for conviction and removal from office," he said.,,,,,

Democrats on the Judiciary Committee noted that judges are not generally impeached when lawmakers disagree with their rulings.

“Impeachment is a remedy for actual misconduct,” said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.