Thomas Massie Claims House GOP Fled Early Recess To Dodge Hegseth Impeachment Vote
Massie says Johnson’s decision to send lawmakers home early was intended to prevent a vote on the impeachment resolution.

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TAP FOR WHYThomas Massie says House leadership ended the session early to prevent a vote on his impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers into recess before the vote could occur, while Massie claims the timing was deliberate.
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Defense secretary targeted by Massie’s impeachment resolution.
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34 OUTLETSMike Johnson sent the House home early, leaving Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth without a planned vote before the midterms. Left-leaning outlets portray the recess as a deliberate way to avoid the vote and shield Republicans from a politically difficult decision. Center outlets report the delayed vote alongside Johnson’s defense of the House’s work and denials that the schedule change was meant to block it. Right-leaning outlets highlight the brief work period and the votes or other initiatives the early departure set aside.
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