In a stunning defeat, a Republican-led push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed on Tuesday. The final vote was 214-216. Four Republicans defected and joined all Democrats present in opposing the measure. For a moment, the vote was tied at 215-215 before another Republican switched to vote against. Speaker Mike Johnson announced the resolution had failed, to cheers from Democrats in the chamber.
In stunning defeat, House Republicans fail to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border
February 7, 2024