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Republicans cheer as House votes to impeach Mayorkas

The House of Representatives has narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, making him the first cabinet member to face impeachment in nearly 150 years.

Many Republicans blame Mayorkas for an unprecedented influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border. The Republican-led chamber voted 214 to 213 for the measure, after an earlier attempt failed last week. The move now heads to the Senate for an impeachment trial.

14 February 2024

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