Democrats Block Attempt To Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
5:57 PM – Monday, November 13, 2023
House Democrats and a small group of Republicans successfully thwarted an attempt to initiate the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a direct vote. The effort was led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
The final vote result stood at 209-201, with eight Republicans aligning with Democrats to support the latter’s motion to prevent a floor vote.
The eight Republicans who joined Democrats in blocking the attempt were Reps. Patrick Mchenry (N.C.), Tom McClintock (Calif.), John Duarte (Calif.), Virginia Foxx (Va.), Darrell Issa (Calif.), Cliff Bentz (Ore.), Ken Buck (Colo.) and Mike Turner (Ohio).
Instead, they opted to refer Greene’s impeachment resolution to the House Homeland Security Committee. Notably, 24 members, comprising 12 Democrats and 12 Republicans, abstained from voting on the measure.
Introduced by Greene (R-Ga.) on Thursday, the resolution aimed to impeach Mayorkas without a hearing or committee markup, potentially fast-tracking the process for Senate trial consideration upon passage.
Before the resolution was voted on, Greene took to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to share what led her to push for an impeachment of Mayorkas.
Mayorkas has faced mounting calls for impeachment in the past year, particularly regarding his management of the border crisis.
During his tenure, migrant encounters at the southern border reached a historic high in September, totaling 260,000. The record numbers have amplified concerns about the administration’s handling of the substantial influx.
The efforts to impeach Mayorkas has seen fluctuations, with various members stepping forward to introduce articles of impeachment at different intervals.
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What was the final outcome of the impeachment attempt against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas?
Title: House Democrats and Republicans Block Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
Introduction:
In a recent attempt to initiate the impeachment process against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, House Democrats and a small group of Republicans successfully thwarted the effort. Led by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the motion to prevent a direct vote on the impeachment was supported by eight Republicans who aligned with Democrats. As a result, the impeachment resolution was referred to the House Homeland Security Committee for further consideration. This article examines the events leading up to the vote, the reasons behind the impeachment attempt, and the concerns surrounding Mayorkas’ management of the border crisis.
Impeachment Attempt and Voting Outcome:
The final vote result on the impeachment resolution stood at 209-201, with eight Republicans crossing party lines to support the Democrats’ motion to prevent a floor vote. The bipartisan group of Republicans included Representatives Patrick Mchenry (N.C.), Tom McClintock (Calif.), John Duarte (Calif.), Virginia Foxx (Va.), Darrell Issa (Calif.), Cliff Bentz (Ore.), Ken Buck (Colo.), and Mike Turner (Ohio). Notably, 24 members, comprising 12 Democrats and 12 Republicans, abstained from voting on the measure.
Referral to the House Homeland Security Committee:
Instead of proceeding with an immediate vote, the House decided to refer Greene’s impeachment resolution to the House Homeland Security Committee. This move allows the committee to examine the allegations in a formal hearing or committee markup. However, it also slows down the process for Senate trial consideration, potentially delaying any further action on the impeachment resolution.
Reasons Behind the Impeachment Attempt:
The impeachment resolution against Secretary Mayorkas was introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. She cited concerns regarding Mayorkas’ handling of the border crisis as the primary reason for pushing for his impeachment. On social media, Greene shared the tragic incident of two Americans losing their lives in a high-speed head-on collision caused by human traffickers smuggling illegal aliens into the country. The incident served as a highlight of the consequences of what she believes to be Mayorkas’ mismanagement of border security.
Mayorkas and the Border Crisis:
Alejandro Mayorkas has faced mounting criticism and calls for impeachment throughout the past year, with a major focus on his management of the border crisis. Under his tenure, migrant encounters at the southern border reached a historic high in September, with a total of 260,000 encounters reported. These record numbers have sparked concerns about the administration’s ability to handle the substantial influx effectively.
Conclusion:
While an attempt to initiate the impeachment process against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was blocked by House Democrats and Republicans, the issue remains a topic of concern and will be further examined by the House Homeland Security Committee. Mayorkas’ management of the border crisis continues to be a subject of debate as the administration faces ongoing challenges in addressing the mounting immigration issues along the southern border. Any further developments related to the impeachment resolution will undoubtedly attract significant attention and scrutiny in the coming months.
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