The House delivered a crushing blow to Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment bid Tuesday, voting 211-204 to refer the measure to committee.
Massie’s Impeachment Attempt Falters
Massie became the only Republican to oppose the procedural motion, aligning with all present Democrats in the defeat. The vote marked the final, decisive loss for the outgoing Kentucky congressman.
Political Fallout
Massie’s eight‑article impeachment resolution targeted War Secretary Pete Hegseth over military actions in Iran, Yemen, Venezuela and the Caribbean. The House voted 211-204 to send the proposal to committee, ending the effort.
Massie had launched the effort before the September midterms, but the House adjourned before a floor vote could occur. His primary loss to Trump‑backed Ed Gallrein earlier this year ensures he will leave Congress in January.
The defeat highlights the difficulty of using impeachment as a partisan weapon in a divided Congress.
