GOP Barrels Toward Impeaching Mayorkas as Democrats Cry Foul (1)

A panel of Republicans approved plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, setting up a historic vote on the House floor as critics denounce the effort as unfounded.

The Homeland Security Committee advanced articles of impeachment 18-15 along party lines after a marathon markup. Chairman Mark Green (Tenn.) signaled confidence that the full House has the votes to close the deal, which would make Mayorkas the first Cabinet secretary impeached in almost 150 years.

The panel’s stamp of approval is the last major step before the chamber votes on Mayorkas’ fate as soon as next week. The House GOP ...