House Votes to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Over Border Crisis
GOP-Controlled House Passes Impeachment Resolution
Mayorkas Accused of Dereliction of Duty and Misconduct
Washington, D.C. - The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, escalating the political battle over the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis.
The House voted 214 to 209 on Tuesday evening to approve a resolution to impeach Mayorkas, with all Democrats present voting against the measure. The resolution alleges that Mayorkas has engaged in "dereliction of duty" and "misconduct in office" by failing to enforce immigration laws and secure the southern border.
Mayorkas Impeachment Trial to Begin Soon
The impeachment trial of Mayorkas will begin at 1 pm EST in the Senate, with all 100 senators sworn in as jurors. The trial is expected to last several days, and the outcome will be decided by a two-thirds vote of the Senate.
GOP Accuses Mayorkas of Border Crisis
Republicans have been criticizing Mayorkas for months over the border crisis, which has seen record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border. They argue that Mayorkas has failed to enforce immigration laws and has allowed the crisis to spiral out of control.
Democrats Defend Mayorkas
Democrats have defended Mayorkas, arguing that he has been doing his best to manage a difficult situation. They also accuse Republicans of politicizing the impeachment process to attack the Biden administration.
Key Democrat Votes Against Impeachment
In a surprising twist, one Democrat, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, voted against the impeachment resolution. Ocasio-Cortez said she did not believe Mayorkas had committed any impeachable offenses.
The impeachment of Mayorkas is a significant escalation in the political battle over the border crisis. It is unclear how the Senate will vote on the impeachment resolution, but the outcome could have major implications for the Biden administration.
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