In a redo of their first failed attempt, Republicans pushed through the charges over solid Democratic opposition, making the homeland security secretary the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached.
Tag: Mayorkas, Alejandro
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Mayorkas Was Impeached by the House. What Happens Next?
The first impeachment of a sitting cabinet member sets off a series of choreographed rituals that dates back to the impeachment of former President Andrew Johnson in 1868.
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G.O.P. Opens Mayorkas Impeachment Push With No Evidence of High Crimes
The first House hearing on impeaching the homeland security secretary featured Republicans accusing him of willfully failing to enforce immigration laws and an expert who testified there was no case.
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Mayorkas Impeachment and Border Talks Put House and Senate G.O.P. at Odds
House Republicans are pressing to impeach the homeland security secretary just as Senate Republicans look to him to help cut a border security deal.