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These Republicans Voted With Dems. on Mayorkas Impeachment
By Matt De Vlieger · January 4, 2024
Rep. Patrick McHenry (N.C.)
House Republicans push forward with impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, revealing internal party divisions. Here are the 8 who voted broke with their party in November. Trump White House Archived
Rep. Tom McClintock (Calif.)
In November, the House voted 209-201 in favor of impeachment proceedings, with eight Republicans crossing party lines, exposing a notable split within the GOP. Gage Skidmore
Rep. John Duarte (Calif.)
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) introduced the impeachment resolution, emphasizing Mayorkas's perceived failure in overseeing border security. Congress
Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.)
Despite reservations within the Republican Party, the impeachment resolution prompts GOP leadership to conduct a floor vote, highlighting internal dissent. Congress
Rep. Darrell Issa (Calif.)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) staunchly defends Mayorkas, denouncing the impeachment efforts as a "baseless political exercise" and a "harmful distraction." Congress
Rep. Cliff Bentz (Ore.)
DHS spokesperson Mia Ehrenberg criticizes the impeachment as a harmful distraction from the department's national security priorities, emphasizing its baseless nature. Congress
Rep. Ken Buck (Colo.)
While House Republicans have the votes for impeachment, the path faces significant hurdles in the Democratic-controlled Senate, intensifying partisan tensions over immigration policies. Congress