H. Res. 863
118th Congress
House
Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Government Operations and Politics
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsConstitution and constitutional amendments
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31 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Apr 16, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Feb 13, 2024
On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 43).
Feb 13, 2024
On motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 211 (Roll no. 42). (text: 2/6/2024 CR H449-451)
Feb 13, 2024
Mr. Moore (UT) moved to reconsider.
Feb 13, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H572-573)
Feb 6, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Feb 6, 2024
Mr. Moore (UT) moved to reconsider.
Feb 6, 2024
On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 216 (Roll no. 37).
Feb 6, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H484)
Feb 6, 2024
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H. Res. 863.
Feb 6, 2024
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H. Res. 863 are postponed.
Feb 6, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H449-476)
Feb 6, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Res. 863.
Feb 6, 2024
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.
Feb 6, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 996.
Feb 5, 2024
Rules 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.
Feb 3, 2024
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
Feb 3, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-372.
Jan 30, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jan 30, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 30, 2024
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Discharged
Jan 30, 2024
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Nov 13, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 2023
On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 201 (Roll No. 645).
Nov 13, 2023
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Nov 13, 2023
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Homeland Security.
Nov 13, 2023
Considered as privileged matter.
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Nov 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
4
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2024 | House · vote #43 | On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended | Passed | 214–213 | See who voted → |
| Feb 13, 2024 | House · vote #42 | On Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 216–211 | See who voted → |
| Feb 6, 2024 | House · vote #37 | On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended | Failed | 214–216 | See who voted → |
| Nov 13, 2023 | House · vote #645 | On Motion to Refer | Passed | 209–201 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 849 | – | Agreed to |
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Received in the Senate.
Plain-English summary
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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Cosponsors
17
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 863: Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-863/
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