House stalls Hegseth impeachment bid in 211-204 vote

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 211-204 to refer the impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, effectively stalling the effort. Eleven Democrats were absent from the vote. The referral allows Republicans to delay the impeachment proceedings indefinitely, blocking a planned Wednesday vote. However, Democrats can revive the attempt when they take control of Congress in January. Republican Thomas Massie, who filed eight impeachment articles against Hegseth, was the only Republican opposing the referral. Hegseth dismissed the charges as a political stunt, while Democratic leaders vowed to continue the fight.