House Votes on Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

Eight Republicans joined Democrats in blocking a GOP-led effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, dealing a blow to House conservatives. The vote sent the impeachment resolution back to the Homeland Security Committee for further consideration, avoiding a floor vote. This revealed a bloc of House Republicans willing to defy their party and block an impeachment that their base voters would have supported. The vote also comes amid an internal debate among House Republicans over whether to impeach President Joe Biden. The outcome of Mayorkas' case will likely influence party leaders as they decide their next steps.