It appears the second time was the charm insofar as it relates to the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a close 214-213 vote Tuesday evening, the House of Representatives voted to impeach the embattled cabinet secretary, marking the first such impeachment in nearly 150 years.
BREAKING: The House has voted to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He is now the first Cabinet Secretary to be impeached since 1876.
Vote passes 214-213, following a failed vote last week.— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) February 14, 2024
The Articles of Impeachment against Mayorkas were unveiled in late January.
The articles listed include:
- Willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law
- Breach of the public trust
The articles, consisting of 20 pages, lay out a detailed basis for the impeachment:
“Throughout his tenure as Secretary of Homeland…
