US House of Representatives votes to refer impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee
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Pete Hegseth, Thomas Massie, US House of Representatives
Washington D.C., USA
November 10, 2026
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The House voted 211-204 to refer the impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to a committee. The move effectively stalls the impeachment effort before the new Congress takes office in January. Hegseth faces accusations regarding unauthorized military actions and suppression of free speech.
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