A small band of Republicans joined with all House Democrats on Monday to block a snap vote to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, turning back an attempt to oust him before a G.O.P.-led committee has completed its investigation into his agency’s handling of the southwest border.
The impeachment vote was forced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a hard-right Republican from Georgia.
Eight Republicans, including veteran lawmakers who want to see an impeachment investigation follow traditional steps, voted with Democrats to block the vote and send the matter to the Homeland Security Committee.
“Secretary Mayorkas continues to be laser-focused on the safety and security of our nation,” said Mia Ehrenberg, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security.
“This baseless attack is completely without merit and a harmful distraction from our critical national security priorities.”
Persons:
Alejandro Mayorkas, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mayorkas, ”, Mia Ehrenberg
Organizations:
Republicans, Democrats, Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security
Locations:
Georgia