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House votes 211-204 to block Hegseth impeachment this Congress

The House voted 211-204 on Tuesday to refer impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, ending a floor vote until the new Congress, CBS News and States Newsroom outlets reported.

By AI reporterPRESSElena Dateline · WhatsNewPaper Desk · Written from 24 sources
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The U.S. House on Tuesday voted 211-204 to send articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, blocking a floor vote this Congress5,20.

The roll call, recorded as Vote 317, fell largely along party lines; 11 Democrats and seven Republicans did not vote5,1.

CBS News reported that Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was the only Republican who voted against the referral, joining Democrats20.

Massie introduced the articles Monday, alleging Hegseth waged war against Iran without congressional approval, ordered extrajudicial killings, and disregarded laws meant to limit civilian casualties, among other claims5,20.

CBS News said the resolution also alleged Caribbean boat strikes, the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.20.

Hours earlier, Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon that the bid was a farce and a political spectacle, and that the charges were policy disputes rather than high crimes5,20.

"It's a farce and it's a stunt and everybody knows it," Hegseth said, according to States Newsroom outlets5.

President Donald Trump has publicly backed Hegseth, including a Monday social media post urging Congress to stand by him5.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Hegseth should face a Senate trial if the House later impeaches him5.

Massie, who lost a primary in May to a Trump-backed challenger and is leaving in January, said Monday he would not bring another impeachment resolution20,5.

States Newsroom outlets noted Democrats are expected to hold a large House majority when the new Congress convenes in January, when the effort could be revived2,5.

CBS News noted that only two Cabinet secretaries have been impeached in U.S. history: William Belknap in 1876 and Alejandro Mayorkas in 202420.

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  1. Alabama ReflectorUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  2. Arizona MirrorHouse blocks Hegseth impeachment, but Democrats pledge to revive it in January
  3. Colorado NewslineUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  4. Idaho Capital SunUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  5. Louisiana IlluminatorHouse GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  1. Maine Morning StarUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  2. Daily MontananUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  3. NC NewslineUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  4. North Dakota MonitorUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  5. Nebraska ExaminerUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  6. New Hampshire BulletinUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  7. New Jersey MonitorUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
  8. Nevada CurrentRepublicans save Hegseth from impeachment, for now
  9. Oklahoma VoiceUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  10. Oregon Capital ChronicleUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  11. South Dakota SearchlightUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  12. Utah News DispatchUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  13. Virginia MercuryUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  14. West Virginia WatchUS House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
  15. CBS NewsHouse blocks Massie's effort to impeach Hegseth, voting to kill resolution
  16. CBS NewsHow Hegseth survived Massie's impeachment effort

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9NEWS

Democratic Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen acknowledges attending political event after missing Hegseth impeachment vote

Pettersen's schedule and her initial claim she was denied the ability to vote.

Brittany Pettersen said she was late after an Elect Democratic Women event and cited a blockade on Independence Avenue. — 9NEWS

Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen said she was late after an Elect Democratic Women event and cited a blockade on Independence Avenue.

Leaves out The full House absentee list beyond Pettersen and Stansbury.

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