House Republicans have voted against an impeachment resolution aimed at Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, with a vote count of 211-204. The resolution, proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie and supported by Democrats, will be sent to the House Judiciary Committee, effectively pausing any impeachment efforts until the next Congress. Vice President JD Vance and Hegseth both defended Hegseth's actions, criticizing the impeachment process as a political spectacle.
Key facts
- House Republicans voted 211-204 against impeaching Pete Hegseth.
- The impeachment resolution will be referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
- Rep. Thomas Massie led the impeachment effort with Democratic support.
- Vice President JD Vance defended Hegseth, calling impeachment a 'ridiculous show.'
- Hegseth criticized the impeachment as a 'political spectacle.'
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