Bills · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended · 2/13/24ResolutionA vote to adopt a resolution. A simple resolution (H.Res. or S.Res.) deals only with the chamber voting — its internal business, or a stated position such as a censure. A concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res.) needs both chambers. Neither goes to the president or has the force of law.Senate glossary: simple resolution ↗Senate glossary: concurrent resolution ↗
Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 210 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican214 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This resolution impeaches Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas for high crimes and misdemeanors, including for his handling of issues involving fentanyl and border security.

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Sponsor
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ( Republican · GA-14)
Cosponsors
17
Introduced
11/13/23
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Status
11/13/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/13/23On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 201 (Roll No. 645).
11/13/23The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
11/13/23Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
11/13/23Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Homeland Security.
11/13/23Considered as privileged matter.
11/13/23Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
11/13/23Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
11/13/23Introduced in House
1/30/24Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
1/30/24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
1/30/24Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Discharged
1/30/24Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
2/3/24Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
2/3/24Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-372.
2/5/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 996 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 863 and H.R. 485. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 863 under a closed rule and H.R. 485 under a structured rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H. Res. 863 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 485. One motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 485. The resolution further provides that upon adoption H. Res. 863, H. Res. 995 is considered adopted; and further, that no other resolution incidental to impeachment relating to H. Res. 863 shall be privileged during the remainder of the 118th Congress.
2/6/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider the vote on H. Res. 863, as amended, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moore (UT) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2/6/24Mr. Moore (UT) moved to reconsider.
2/6/24On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 216 (Roll no. 37).
2/6/24Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 216 (Roll no. 37).
2/6/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H484)
2/6/24Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H. Res. 863.
2/6/24The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H. Res. 863 are postponed.
2/6/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H449-476)
2/6/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Res. 863.
2/6/24Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 863 and H.R. 485. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 863 under a closed rule and H.R. 485 under a structured rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H. Res. 863 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 485. One motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 485. The resolution further provides that upon adoption H. Res. 863, H. Res. 995 is considered adopted; and further, that no other resolution incidental to impeachment relating to H. Res. 863 shall be privileged during the remainder of the 118th Congress.
2/6/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 996.
2/13/24On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 43).
2/13/24Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 43).
2/13/24On motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 211 (Roll no. 42). (text: 2/6/2024 CR H449-451)
2/13/24Mr. Moore (UT) moved to reconsider.
2/13/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H572-573)
4/16/24Received in the Senate.