The House rejected an effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday after four Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the measure, dealing a blow to GOP leadership. 

Republican lawmakers sought to impeach Mayorkas on two charges, including willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law as well as a breach of the public trust. However, four GOP lawmakers crossed party lines to shoot down the effort, arguing the evidence did not amount to criminal activity.