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Hegseth impeachment dead … for now: House Republicans unite to block Massie’s efforts

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Brest, M. (2026, November 10). Hegseth impeachment dead … for now: House Republicans unite to block Massie’s efforts. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4799498/house-republicans-unite-block-massie-hegseth-impeachment-effort/

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On Tuesday evening, the House of Representatives voted against sending articles related to the impeachment of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to a committee, with 211 votes against and 204 votes in favor. This move effectively halted Rep. Thomas Massie’s efforts to impeach Hegseth, as all Republicans united to prevent the process from advancing further.

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Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, narrowly avoided impeachment on November 11, 2026, after a majority in the House of Representatives voted against referring impeachment articles to a committee. The move was led by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who accused Hegseth of waging war on Iran without congressional authorization and executing unlawful military orders. Despite widespread criticism following Republican losses in the midterm elections largely due to Trump's Iran war, President Donald Trump continued to support Hegseth, stating he is "doing a great job." The failure of the impeachment measure was attributed to solidarity among House Republicans and concerns that punishing military leadership for lawful operations could endanger national security.

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House Republicans successfully blocked Rep. Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday evening.

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The House of Representatives voted 211-204 in favor of sending the articles to committee, effectively ending the impeachment battle — for now.

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Outgoing Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) reintroduced articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday when Congress returned to Washington, D.C., kicking off what’s expected to be rigorous oversight of the Department of War and its leader in the weeks and months ahead.

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We are more determined than ever, more resolute than ever to finish what we have started, we will stand, we will fight, and we will defend this republic from all enemies foreign and domestic.”

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The House of Representatives voted 211-204 in favor of sending the articles to committee, effectively ending the impeachment battle — for now.

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2026-11-11 · Washington Examiner

Hegseth impeachment dead … for now: House Republicans unite to block Massie’s efforts · assertive framing

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House Republicans successfully blocked Rep. Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday evening. asserted

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The House of Representatives voted 211-204 in favor of sending the articles to committee, effectively ending the impeachment battle — for now. asserted

House → vote → battle

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