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House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas 214-213

The House of Representatives has voted 214-213 to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law" in enforcing border policy and "breach public trust."  All Democrats against the impeachment.  Three Republicans voted against the impeachment.  House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas : NPR House votes to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border crisis | Fox News A WEEK AGO ... Reps. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, Ken Buck of Colorado, and Tom McClintock of California all voted against the impeachment, then at the last minute Rep. Blake Moore of Utah switched his vote to "no" so that the chamber can bring up the vote again. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise missed the vote due to treatment for multiple myeloma. The final vote was 214 to 216. 4 Republicans Vote Against Impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Republicans vote to advance articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Early on Wednesday, January 31, 2023 after a long session beginning Tuesday, the House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark Green, voted favorably to advance the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas out of committee.  Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is accused by Republicans of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” as well as “breach of public trust.” “The facts are indisputable—for three years, Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and systemically refused to comply with the laws enacted by Congress, and he has breached the public trust. His actions created this unprecedented crisis, turning every state into a border state. “As a result, thousands of Americans have lost their lives and our nation is experiencing a historic national security, public safety, and humanitarian catastrophe. Make no mistake, Secretary Mayorkas’ lawlessness is exactly what the Framers of our Const...