House votes to refer Hegseth impeachment to committee
The US House of Representatives voted 211 to 204 to refer eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Republican‑led Judiciary Committee, effectively halting the impeachment effort. Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced the resolution. Eleven Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, abstained, allowing the motion to pass. President Donald Trump praised the outcome on social media, calling the attempt a failure. Analysts note that Democrats are expected to control both chambers of Congress starting in January.
Key facts
- Vote tally: 211 in favor, 204 against referral.
- Thomas Massie, Kentucky Republican, sponsored the resolution.
- Eleven Democrats, among them Nancy Pelosi, abstained.
- President Trump labeled the impeachment effort a failure online.
- Democrats expected to control the House and Senate from January.
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Why it matters
The vote stops a full impeachment proceeding and keeps the defence secretary in office.
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