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Greene Withdraws Latest Attempt to Impeach Mayorkas, Citing Assurance from Party Leaders

The Homeland Security Secretary's impeachment process is expected to proceed through the Homeland Security Committee, according to Greene.

  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has withdrawn her latest attempt to force a House vote on the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, claiming she has been assured by party leaders that the impeachment process will proceed through the Homeland Security Committee.
  • Greene's resolution to impeach Mayorkas is based on his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, accusing him of failing to maintain operational control and prevent an 'invasion'.
  • Eight Republicans joined with all voting Democrats earlier this month to approve a motion that kicked Greene’s previous impeachment resolution to the House Homeland Security Committee.
  • Greene's use of 'privileged' resolutions, which allow individual members to force votes on the House floor, has been a point of contention, with some Republicans arguing that the impeachment process is at risk of losing its weightiness if it becomes overused.
  • Despite the withdrawal of the resolution, Greene has stated she will continue to reintroduce it until it succeeds.
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