The US House of Representatives rejected a proposal to initiate impeachment proceedings against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. The resolution, introduced by Congressman Thomas Massie, failed to garner the necessary votes to be referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
Voting details and allegations
During the discussion on whether to refer the resolution to the relevant committee, votes were split. Despite the Judiciary Committee being under Republican control, the initiative failed to gain majority support.
Voting results
Pete Hegseth is accused of illegally waging war against Iran without Congressional authorization, violating the War Powers Resolution. Allegations of "extrajudicial killings" were also brought forward regarding strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean.
"All military operations were lawful and ordered by the Commander-in-Chief."
The Defense Secretary himself called the impeachment attempt a "farce" and "sabotage." Meanwhile, Democrats, who plan to gain control of both chambers of Congress after the midterm elections, stated their intention to resume this process in the new session.
Context
The impeachment resolution was introduced by Congressman Thomas Massie, a Republican who is a staunch critic of US President Donald Trump.
