A Historic Decision: House Impeaches a Sitting Cabinet Member for the First Time in 150 Years

The Republican-led House of Representatives delivered a historic rebuke to a sitting Cabinet member. By the slimmest of margins, the House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the southern border.

After failing last week, the House succeeded Tuesday night in its second attempt to impeach Mayorkas. It was an ultra-tight vote.

"On this vote, the yays are 214, and the nays are 213. The resolution is adopted," said House Speaker Mike Johnson before slamming down the gavel to confirm the first impeachment of a sitting Cabinet member in 150 years.