House Republicans to Try Again to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

Then-Secretary of War George Belknap, a Union Navy commander in the Civil War, was the first presidential cabinet member to suffer official denunciation.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks about security during a news conference ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 7, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

Republicans in the House of Representatives on Feb. 13 will try for a second time to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, after failing to do so by one vote a week ago. They might succeed, because of the return of Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.)

Mr. Mayorkas survived Republicans’ first attempt on Feb. 6 but only barely. When all the votes were counted, there were 215 for impeachment on two counts and 215 against. Legislation is considered not approved in the event of a tie vote.