House Blocks Impeachment Motion Against Hegseth

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Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment resolution against War Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a procedural hurdle as the House voted to refer the motion to the Judiciary Committee, effectively blocking it for now. The resolution, which includes eight articles of impeachment, was introduced on Monday by Massie, who argued that Hegseth should be impeached for his actions in the Iran war, Venezuela, and for attempting to punish Democratic lawmakers who told troops to disobey orders.

During a press conference, Massie stated that no Republicans had committed to supporting the resolution, noting that many expressed dislike for Hegseth. When asked about the resolution’s chances of passing in the current Republican-controlled Senate, Massie admitted uncertainty, emphasizing that a Senate vote would be the goal, even if it doesn’t result in impeachment. He referenced the dismissal of an impeachment resolution against former Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, where the Senate avoided a substantive vote.

House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed the procedural vote to sideline the resolution would not fail, stating, “We have the votes,” according to CBS. However, Massie remains determined, claiming that several members support parts of his resolution and plans to push for a vote on each article separately if the motion to refer fails.

I’ve heard from several members they agree with some of the Articles of Impeachment but not all of them.

@RepThomasMassie on X

Hegseth responded to the impeachment attempt, calling it a “farce” and a “stunt,” and criticized Massie as “disgruntled and defeated.” He dismissed the resolution as a political maneuver rather than a genuine inquiry into his actions. Despite the procedural block, Massie remains hopeful that a Senate vote will force the issue to the forefront, even if it doesn’t lead to impeachment.

Source: The Gateway Pundit

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