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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.'
Filed November 10, 2026 · 📍 Capitol Hill, DC 20515
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Key points
- House voted 211-204 to refer Massie's impeachment resolution to committee
- Massie was the lone Republican against the motion
- Democrats could revive the effort when they take the House in January
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 [1]. Reason described the vote as effectively killing the proposal [2].
Massie's eight articles focus largely on Hegseth's use of military force in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela, which Massie argues needed congressional approval [3]. On CNN Monday, Massie said there was a "high probability" Hegseth would be out of office by Dec. 31 [4].
President Trump stood firmly behind his Pentagon chief. He urged Congress Monday night to "stand up for Pete" [5], and on Tuesday praised Hegseth's response to the impeachment push [6].
The fight is not over. The Daily Caller noted Democrats could revive impeachment efforts when they take control of the House in January [7].
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- [5]The Washington TimesTrump urges Congress to 'stand up for Pete' as Massie pushes Hegseth impeachmentOpens in a new tab ↗
- [6]The Washington TimesTrump gives Pete Hegseth A+ in his defense against impeachment threatsOpens in a new tab ↗
- [7]The Daily CallerHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie's Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethOpens in a new tab ↗
The House shelved the Hegseth impeachment push 211-204. Should Democrats revive it in January?
- No, it's a policy fight, not a high crime
- Only if new evidence comes out
- Yes, Congress should hold him accountable
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