House Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment Effort in 211-204 Vote

House Republicans voted 211-204 to block an impeachment effort against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, referring the resolution to the House Judiciary Committee and preventing a direct floor vote. The procedural move effectively shelved the challenge for the current congressional session. The impeachment push was led by outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who introduced eight articles accusing Hegseth of abusing authority and violating federal law. Charges included exceeding the 60-day War Powers Resolution limit in Iran, failing to minimize civilian casualties, unauthorized operations in Yemen and Venezuela, and retaliating against political critics. Hegseth rejected the allegations as a political spectacle, while Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump defended him as acting under lawful executive orders. The vote highlights ongoing tensions over military authorizations, with Pentagon oversight expected to remain a central debate in the next congressional session.