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House Shelves Massie's Hegseth Impeachment Resolution in 211-204 Vote
Rep. Thomas Massie was the lone Republican to oppose sending his articles to committee, as President Trump gave Hegseth an 'A plus.'
By AVA STERLINGStaff Correspondent · WASHINGTON · Nov 10, 4:30 PM · 1 min. read
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The House on Tuesday sidelined the push to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Lawmakers voted 211-204 to refer Rep. Thomas Massie's (R-Ky.) impeachment resolution to committee. Massie was the only Republican to oppose the motion, joining all Democrats present. Reason described the vote as effectively killing the proposal.
Massie's eight articles focus largely on Hegseth's use of military force in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela, which Massie argues needed congressional approval. On CNN Monday, Massie said there was a "high probability" Hegseth would be out of office by Dec. 31.
President Trump stood firmly behind his Pentagon chief. He urged Congress Monday night to "stand up for Pete", and on Tuesday praised Hegseth's response to the impeachment push.
The fight is not over. The Daily Caller noted Democrats could revive impeachment efforts when they take control of the House in January.
Sources
- The Daily Wire: Massie's Hegseth Impeachment Push Crashes With Zero GOP Backup (link)
- Reason: Thomas Massie's Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth Is Derailed (link)
- Just the News: Top Hegseth critic appears skeptical of impeachment resolution (link)
- Breitbart: Massie: 'High Probability' Hegseth Won't Be in Office in December (link)
- The Washington Times: Trump urges Congress to 'stand up for Pete' as Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment (link)
- The Washington Times: Trump gives Pete Hegseth A+ in his defense against impeachment threats (link)
- The Daily Caller: House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie's Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth (link)
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