House kills a Republican's bid to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth, 211 to 204
Thomas Massie was the only Republican to vote with the Democrats. Hegseth called it a farce. Democrats, who take the majority in January, say they will try again.
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- The House voted 211 to 204 to refer the impeachment resolution to the Judiciary Committee. ·
cbsnews.comUnited States
- This referral stalls the impeachment effort for the remainder of the current Congress. ·
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- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., wrote the impeachment resolution against Pete Hegseth. ·
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- Rep. Thomas Massie introduced 8 articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. ·
- Thomas Massie was the only Republican to vote with all Democrats on this measure. ·
- Seven Republicans and 11 Democrats missed the impeachment vote. ·
- Pete Hegseth described the impeachment push as a farce and stunt at a Pentagon briefing. ·
- Donald Trump publicly stated he stands by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. ·
- President Trump mocked the failed impeachment effort. ·
- Thomas Massie will retire in early January after losing his primary election. ·
- Thomas Massie stated he will not introduce another resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth. ·
- Thomas Massie planned to force a vote on a war powers resolution. ·
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated Democrats will attempt to remove Hegseth in 2027. ·
- Only two U.S. Cabinet secretaries have been impeached in history. ·
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