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Why Did the Mayorkas Impeachment Fail? A Wheelchair-Bound Congressman Showed Up To Vote in a Hospital Gown in an 11th Hour Surprise

Congressman Al Green’s presence saved the secretary of homeland security from being the first cabinet member to be impeached since the 19th century.

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Congressman Al Green of Texas, a Democrat, surprised the House by showing up in a wheelchair and hospital gown to vote against the impeachment of the homeland security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas. Wikipedia
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

The embattled Homeland Security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, survived impeachment thanks to a Democratic congressman who unexpectedly came to the floor straight from his hospital bed to vote against the measure. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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