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Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, wrote the resolution.[^3] It carried eight articles of impeachment.[^4]\n\n## One Republican\n\nMassie was the only Republican to vote with all the Democrats.[^5] Seven Republicans and 11 Democrats missed the vote.[^6]\n\nThe margin was seven votes. The 11 absent Democrats outnumber it.\n\n## The exchange\n\nHegseth described the push as a farce and a stunt at a Pentagon briefing.[^7] Donald Trump said he stands by his defense secretary.[^8] The president mocked the failed effort.[^9]\n\n## Massie is leaving\n\nMassie will retire in early January after losing his primary election.[^10] He said he will not introduce another resolution to impeach Hegseth.[^11] He planned to force a vote on a war powers resolution.[^12]\n\n## What comes next\n\nHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will attempt to remove Hegseth in 2027.[^13]\n\nThe bar is high by the record. 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