House Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment Effort
The Republican-led House voted 211-204 Tuesday to refer impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee. The vote effectively ends the effort for now.
8 articles accused Hegseth of unauthorized hostilities in Iran, Venezuela and Yemen.
Massie, the sponsor, was the only Republican to vote against referral.
11 Democrats and 7 Republicans did not vote.
Massie lost his primary this year to a Trump-backed candidate.
Why it matters: The vote shows Trump still holds sway over House Republicans after the party lost both chambers in last week's midterms. That protection lasts only until January.
Impeachment would make Hegseth the third Cabinet member impeached, after William Belknap and Alejandro Mayorkas.
Trump and others have said the Iran war contributed to the Democrats' midterm victory.
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Where they split: The core dispute is whether Hegseth broke the law by running military operations without congressional approval, or whether the president's commander-in-chief authority covers them.
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center sees a short-term procedural win for Hegseth and GOP leaders amid growing Republican frustration over the Iran war.
Left coverage, 6 sources: The left sees Republicans delaying accountability for what it frames as unlawful military conduct, with a reckoning likely once Democrats take power.
