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House Drama: Mayorkas Impeachment Vote Summarized in a Nutshell

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Discover the amusing tale of how a hospitalized Texas Democrat rushed to cast a crucial vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas amid House chaos.

In a whirlwind of events, Democratic lawmaker Al Green from Texas hastily left the hospital to partake in a vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Despite efforts by Green and fellow Democrats, the impeachment vote narrowly failed with a surprising twist involving House Republicans. The whole saga unfolded with a touch of drama as the House teetered on the edge of a pivotal decision. Amid the chaos, even a California Republican broke ranks with his party in a bold move against the impeachment resolution.

As the buzz surrounding Mayorkas' impeachment spread, with political tensions running high, the whimsical scene captured the essence of congressional theatrics. Despite the slim margin and intense debates, the impeachment bid faltered, leaving Mayorkas unscathed. Meanwhile, the House drama hinted at future clashes between Democrats and Republicans, setting the stage for potential showdowns in the political arena.

In an unexpected turn, the House GOP's failed attempt to impeach Mayorkas prompted colorful reactions, including Rep. Matt Gaetz's memorable comment about missing historical events. As the dust settled on the impeachment saga, Mayorkas remained unfazed, focusing on his work amidst the political turmoil. The intriguing tale of how Al Green defied odds to influence the vote against Mayorkas showcased the unpredictability of politics at play.

Delving into the aftermath of the failed impeachment, House Democrats geared up for potential GOP challenges while Mayorkas maintained a low profile, undeterred by the impeachment spotlight. As the House resonated with echoes of the recent drama, the future seemed poised for more twists and turns, hinting at a volatile political landscape ahead.

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Al Green leaves hospital to cast vote against Alejandro Mayorkas ... (BBC News)

A Democratic lawmaker from Texas left the hospital briefly to cast a crucial vote against the impeachment of the homeland security secretary.

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How Al Green and the Democrats sank the Mayorkas impeachment ... (Straight Arrow News)

The vote to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed 214-216. Three Republicans joined with Democrats but one was a surprise.

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Hospitalized Texas Democrat rushed to Capitol for impeachment ... (KERA News)

WASHINGTON โ€” All of Texas' House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to secure the southern border, ...

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Alejandro Mayorkas survives House impeachment vote as GOP ... (CBS News)

The House voted 216 to 214 against impeaching Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, with four Republicans voting with all Democrats. Republicans ...

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Gaetz on failed Mayorkas impeachment vote: 'Never missed George ... (The Hill)

Following a failed attempt from the House GOP to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said that he had โ€œnever ...

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How a California Republican helped tank Mayorkas' impeachment ... (Los Angeles Times)

California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock bucked his party to vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

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Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails on floor of US House (ncpolicywatch.com)

With the GOP's razor-thin majority and all Democrats voting not to impeach, Johnson could only afford to lose two Republican votes Tuesday. Senate conviction was unlikely. The House vote was on a resolution comprising two articles of impeachment. The first ...

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House Democrats prepare to fight GOP encore on Mayorkas ... (Axios)

"I see no reason to believe that we won't be at full attendance," one senior Democrat said.

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Why Rep. Al Green left his hospital bed to tank the Mayorkas ... (CBS News)

Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was in a hospital bed recovering from intestinal surgery on Tuesday as the Republican-led House was about to vote on ...

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Mayorkas Says He's 'Focused on the Work' After Impeachment Fails (The New York Times)

Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, has learned to keep his head down through the drama, his confidants say.

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