The U.S. House of Representatives impeached Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday in a near party-line vote of 214-213.

This was the second attempt to impeach a cabinet minister, after failing to garner enough votes last week. The articles of impeachment now go to the U.S. Senate, but are unlikely to pass in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Mayorkas needs to be held accountable for his reluctance to secure the southern border.

My statement regarding the House vote to impeach Secretary Mayorkas: pic.twitter.com/CwNdm4XQkU

— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) February 14, 2024

Alabama's Republican Congressional delegation joined the majority in voting to fire the DHS secretary.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, said he was “proud” to join his Republican colleagues in this vote.

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“Accountability is here,” Strong said. “Tonight, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Secretary Mayorkas. I look forward to the evidence being presented to the Senate and urge my colleagues in the Senate to remove Representative Johnson from office. Mayorkas has given the American people Thank you for the harm.”

Accountability is here. Tonight, the House voted to impeach Mayorkas. I look forward to the evidence being presented to the House of Lords and urge my colleagues there to remove Sen. Johnson. Mayorkas for the harm he caused to the American people.

— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) February 14, 2024

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Sachs) said Mayorkas deserved to be fired for his “dereliction of duty.”

Mayorkas deserved every vote in favor of impeachment that he got. He is a derelict in his duties, and our country is less secure because of him. @HouseGOP We will not stop until our borders are secure. https://t.co/WomxiK2AIv

— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) February 14, 2024

Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said voting for impeachment was a constitutional obligation.

I voted to impeach Secretary Mayorkas for violating his oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

He may have a right to believe in open borders, but he has no right to keep his current job. American citizens deserve better.

— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) February 14, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) also claimed Mayorkas “violated the law and his oath of office.”

I just voted to impeach Secretary Mayorkas.

He allowed millions of illegal aliens to invade our country, violating the law and his oath of office.
They are putting American families at risk and causing chaos in our cities.

It is past time for him to be held accountable.

— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) February 14, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) believes Mayorkas is “freaked out” over the border chaos.

Below is my statement regarding the vote to impeach Secretary Mayorkas ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/RkS2ZWPBlm

— Rep. Jerry Carl (@RepJerryCarl) February 14, 2024

Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) believes Mayorkas' actions rise to the level of “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

My statement on the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas and why I voted yes. pic.twitter.com/nhyR3sFNpW

— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) February 14, 2024

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