Update posted at 7:49pm ET:
Two Republicans and two Democrats did not vote for the impeachment resolution Tuesday.
The original story is as follows.
House Republicans passed an article of impeachment targeting the Department of Homeland Security. Alejandro Mayorkas will send the matter to the Senate, but it is almost certain that it will not pass the necessary threshold for conviction.
In 214-213 Vote, most Republicans supported impeachment. Republican Reps. Ken Buck (Colorado), Tom McClintock (California), and Mike Gallagher (Wisconsin) I voted Oppose impeachment again just like they did last week When a resolution fails to pass the House of Representatives.
Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise, who did not appear to vote last week, appeared on the ballot this week.
Mr. Mayorkas is sworn to As DHS Secretary in February 2021, he has overseen the department amid a large influx of immigrants. flood They crossed the country’s southern border every month during President Joe Biden’s tenure in the White House.
first article of impeachment claim “Prime Minister Mayorca intentionally and systematically refuses to comply with immigration laws, fails to maintain border controls that undermine national security, violates public safety, violates the rule of law and separation of powers in the Constitution, and “The people of the United States have caused clear damage.” ”
Article 2 states, “Mr. Mayorkas knowingly made false statements to Congress and the American people in order to conceal the devastating consequences of his willful and systematic refusal to comply with the law and fulfill his statutory obligations.” “They betrayed the public’s trust by doing so and avoiding legal oversight.” He also betrayed the public’s trust by willfully refusing to fulfill his statutory duty to control borders and prevent illegal immigration, despite the dire consequences of abandoning that duty. ”
A conviction on the Senate floor is unlikely. “The Senate shall have sole power to try all impeachments. When sitting for that purpose, the impeachers shall take an oath or oath. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall “No person shall be convicted unless impeached” by two-thirds of the members present.” constitution state.
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