How each House member voted on the impeachment of Pete Hegseth
Rising scrutiny surrounds Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment in September 2026, accusing him of abusing the office by pursuing war with Iran without congressional authorization, extrajudicial killings, and suppressing speech. Speaker Mike Johnson then adjourned Congress early for a seven-week recess, delaying the impeachment vote and drawing criticism from Massie. In October, reports emerged about racist and sexist social media posts by Ryan Higgins, a senior faith advisor to Hegseth, complicating perceptions of leadership and culture within the Defense Department. By November 2026, the impeachment proceedings remained unresolved, with debates continuing over conduct and military operations.
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In September 2026, Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging abuses of office including waging war with Iran without congressional authorization and engaging in extrajudicial killings.
The articles also cite violations of laws intended to minimize civilian casualties and claim suppression of free speech within the administration, drawing on transcripts cited in CNN materials.
Following the filing, Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned Congress for a seven-week recess, a move Massie criticized as an attempt to prevent a timely vote on Hegseth's impeachment.
In October 2026, CNN reported that Ryan Higgins, a senior faith advisor to Hegseth, had posted racist and sexist content online, raising questions about leadership and the internal culture of the Department of Defense.
As of November 2026, the impeachment proceedings had not been resolved, with ongoing debates about Hegseth's conduct and the broader handling of military operations.