GOP-led House rejects Mayorkas impeachment resolution but GOP congressman says it’s not dead

Mayorkas faced two articles of impeachment over his handling of the southern border, including a "breach of trust" and a "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law."

By Nicholas Ballasy

Published: February 6, 2024 6:47pm

Updated: February 7, 2024 6:52am

The GOP-led House rejected on Tuesday evening a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

The final vote on the resolution took place after nearly 3 hours of debate on the House floor.

Mayorkas was charged with two articles of impeachment over his handling of border security and illegal immigration. The articles are related to a "breach of trust" and a "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law."

The current GOP majority in the chamber is 219-212.

A handful of House GOP lawmakers had indicated that they would vote against the resolution on the floor, arguing that it would set a new precedent that could backfire on a future Republican administration. The resolution failed 216-214 with 4 no votes from Republicans, including Reps. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, Tom McClintock of California, Ken Buck of Colorado and Blake Moore of Utah.

Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., told Just the News that Moore changed his vote to no so the resolution can be brought up again next week. He predicted that it will pass at that time.

“There will be a trial,” he said during an interview after the vote.