House Republicans failed to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas in a dramatic 216 to 214 vote. Four Republicans joined Democrats in voting against impeachment. Utah Congressman Blake Moore changed his vote at the last minute, preventing a tie and leaving open the possibility of another vote in the future.
Although there were hopes of a successful impeachment, it is unlikely to gain traction in the Senate even if passed. If Mayorkas were to be removed from his position, another individual within the Biden administration would likely take over border security responsibilities, leading to concerns among Republicans about the efficacy of the action.
