House Republicans celebrated the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on social media Tuesday night.
The House voted 214-213 to impeach Mayorkas. Vote after agreeing rethink resolution. So far in the House, Republicans Ken Buck of Colorado, Tom McClintock of California, Blake Moore of Utah, and Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin have voted “no.” As a result, on February 6, it voted against the adoption of the resolution. (Related article: Why one Republican lawmaker voted against impeaching Mayorkas at the last minute)
House Speaker Mike Johnson: “Alejandro Mayorkas deserves to be impeached, and Congress has a constitutional obligation to do so.'' Posted X, formerly known as Twitter.
We impeached Alejandro Mayorkas for betraying the American people and endangering our country. It's time for the Senate to do the right thing. pic.twitter.com/3xhi1dsKg0
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) February 14, 2024
“The House Homeland Security Committee's investigation and subsequent impeachment proceedings have proven beyond any doubt that Secretary Mayorkas intentionally and systematically refused to comply with U.S. law and betrayed the public's trust.” said Republican Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, who is the head of the House of Representatives. The House Homeland Security Committee said in a statement. “As a result, our nation is experiencing an unprecedented border crisis, turning every state into a border state and causing untold suffering to communities across our country. With this vote, Congress will continue to condone such unlawful acts.” I made it clear that I would not.”
The House Homeland Security Committee released draft articles of impeachment in January that included “deliberate and systematic refusal to comply with the law” and “breach of public trust.”
Colorado Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert said: statement she “I voted to impeach Mr. Mayorkas for promoting aggression at our southern border and willfully disregarding our most fundamental duties to protect our homeland and the American people.”
“Mayorkas has released more than 6.2 million illegal aliens into our communities, including terrorists and criminals. “Mr. Mayorkas lied, violated 10 laws passed by Congress, and ignored his oath to the Constitution,” she continued. “Today, the House of Representatives held this lying and corrupt official accountable to the American people.”
— Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) February 14, 2024
“When you knowingly encourage invasion and violate your obligations to the American people, there must be consequences,” said Republican Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona. Posted With X.
Mr. Mayorkas has repeatedly insisted that the border is secure, despite U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). report There have been more than 6.6 million encounters since the start of fiscal year 2021.
“Today, House Republicans held Alejandro Mayorkas accountable to the American people by impeaching him for betraying the public trust by intentionally and systematically refusing to abide by federal immigration law,” said New York Republican. Elise Stefanik said. Posted With X.
“Secretary Mayorkas has not upheld his duty to the Constitution,” said Republican Representative Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin. Posted. “He refused to enforce federal immigration laws. He lied to Congress and the American people. And now he's being impeached.”
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