Republican Rep. Thomas Massie renewed his effort on Nov. 9 to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, introducing a resolution with eight articles that could come before the House of Representatives as early as this week.
Massie accused Hegseth of directing military operations against Iran without congressional authorization and of failing to meet obligations to protect civilians. The allegations are set out in the resolution and have not been adopted as findings by the House.
The articles were substantially similar to those Massie had placed in the Congressional Record in September. His renewed push came with a House procedure that, according to the resolution’s stated timetable, could require consideration within two days. A vote was therefore possible as early as Wednesday.
House vote would not remove Hegseth
The resolution’s introduction does not mean the House has impeached Hegseth. The chamber would first have to approve the charges. Even if it did, Hegseth would remain in office unless the Senate convicted him, which requires a two-thirds majority.
Massie said on the House floor that Hegseth had knowingly carried out unlawful orders by waging war without congressional approval. The resolution also refers to a school strike during the early days of the conflict.
President Donald Trump said Monday that he would continue to support Hegseth if the House impeached him, and described the defense secretary’s performance as good.
The Associated Press reported Massie’s renewed effort. The earlier articles are recorded in the Congressional Record.
Nicole French