In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

The impeachment of Mayorkas, who is Jewish, passed Tuesday on party lines by a vote of 214-213, with three Republicans breaking ranks.

Alejandro Mayorkas, US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security gestures as he speaks during the annual Cyberweek conference at Tel Aviv University, Israel June 20, 2016.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 02:45

Updated: FEBRUARY 14, 2024 04:05

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