The US House of Representatives approved the impeachment of the Homeland Security Secretary

This Low camera No USA Approved to submit impeachment this Tuesday (Impeachment) for National Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkasfor its management border with Mexico.

After a failed vote on February 6, that chamber, this time with a Republican majority, approved the procedure by a vote of 214 in favor and 213 against.

MajorcasHead of Immigration for the US President, Joe BidenAlleged “breach of public trust” and “systematic and willful refusal to obey the law”, but the last word The SenateUnder democratic control.

Republican Congressman Ken Buck, Mike Gallagher And Tom McClintock They voted against the resolution, along with the entire Democratic caucus.

A Republican congressman was also part of the vote Steve Scalisewho did not attend last week’s session due to health problems and attended the full session this time.

The minimum approval on Tuesday comes after Republicans, who hold the majority, a week ago Camera He could not muster enough votes to allow an impeachment trial against him MajorcasWith a surprising result of 214 votes in favor and 216 against.

“This is the first time in nearly 150 years that the Lower House has referred a government secretary to impeachment.” To date, it has only happened in 1876, when the then Secretary of War, William Belknapwas accused but acquitted by the latter The Senate.

After tonight’s vote, the president of United States, Joe Bidencondoled “An innocent act of unconstitutional bias that targeted an honorable public servant to play petty political games”.

He referred to the failed vote against last week MajorcasA Cuban immigrant who arrived USA with his family as a political refugee and has a “decorated career” of public service spanning more than two decades.

“With genuine concerns about Republicans the border They want it Congress Provide more border resources and stronger border security,” he added. Biden.

For his part, the president of Low cameraRepublicans Michael JohnsonSaid that from the first day in office Majorcas has deliberately and persistently refused to comply with federal immigration laws, “fueling the worst border disaster in history. USAhas been confirmed by the Committee’s investigation Congress.

In turn, the minority leader of CongressDemocracy Catherine Clarkepoints out that this Tuesday’s “embarrassing vote” reflects that Republicans of the House of Representatives “They never cared about border security, just a cowardly political game.”

“They refuse to interact with the administration Biden And no Democrats Congress On General Knowledge Immigration Solutions. They are pushing for this impeachment only to undermine the bilateral process, fuel and promote chaos. Donald Trump” he added.

Along the same lines, Majority Leader The SenateDemocracy Chuck Schumer. Said that the only reason for this impeachment is that the President or the ‘Speaker’ Camera, Michael Johnson“Make more happy Donald Trump“

Mayorcas’ impeachment trial is unlikely to succeedGiven that after today’s polls it goes into ‘impeachment’ hands The SenateWhere a two-thirds vote is required and Democrats have a majority.

in High camera A simple majority is also enough for an impeachment trial, not even a vote, a scenario already considered by some Democratic senators.

(with information from EFE)