House GOP leaders block Massie's Hegseth impeachment push
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is safe from an impeachment vote in the House of Representatives after GOP leaders successfully stopped a looming vote led by Rep.Thomas Massie, R-Ky.A vote to refer Massie's resolution to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration — which effectively killed it in its tracks — passed on Tuesday evening by a 211-204 margin, averting a potential impeachment vote on Wednesday.The GOP had been worried about having a significant number of absences on their side after their brutal midterm election performance last week, but it appears Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., wrangled one more victory on his way out the leadership door.HEGSETH IMPEACHMENT VOTE LOOMS AS HOUSE REPUBLICANS PRIVATELY WARN IT COULD PASSU.S.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on Nov.10, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Massie's resolution is a wide-ranging piece of legislation accusing Hegseth of misusing his office via eight impeachment articles, spanning issues including the Iran war, U.S.strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and his retaliation against Sen.
Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a video calling on troops to disobey "unlawful orders."Hegseth railed against the effort and criticized Massie personally during a news conference Tuesday morning.HEGSETH LABELS IMPEACHMENT PUSH A POLICY DISPUTE, BUT DO LAWMAKERS' ALLEGATIONS RISE TO HIGH CRIMES?"What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight, and it's not accountability.It's a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment," Hegseth said.The outgoing Kentucky Republican was able to force Tuesday night's vote over the objections of House GOP leaders by filing a privileged resolution, a mechanism aimed at bypassing the will of the chamber's majority.
A privileged resolution must be considered within two legislative days of being filed.Rep.Thomas Massie, R-Ky., speaks on impeaching U.S...