“House Republicans voted Tuesday evening to block an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , shielding a top Trump administration official from a politically embarrassing rebuke.”
GOP House blocks impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
Key points
House Republicans voted 211-204 to refer the impeachment measure to committee.
Rep. Thomas Massie was the lone no vote on the motion.
The effort alleged Hegseth defied Congress and continued the Iran war illegally.
Trump administration defended Hegseth and opposed the impeachment move.
Democrats are expected to renew the impeachment push when they retake majorities.
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Republicans refer the measure to committee, 211-204; it alleges Hegseth illegally continued the Iran war.
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Republicans refer the measure to committee, 211-204; it alleges Hegseth illegally continued the Iran war.
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