Massie's impeachment effort fails against War Secretary Pete Hegseth

Massie filed the articles of impeachment on Monday, arguing the secretary lacked the constitutional authority to engage in war in Iran and perhaps in Yemen and Venezuela.

By Misty Severi

Published: November 10, 2026 6:04pm

Updated: November 10, 2026 6:10pm

The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to refer Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth to the House Judiciary Committee.

The vote, which passed in 211-204 split, essentially kills the impeachment attempt for the time being because Republicans control the chamber and therefore all committees.

Massie filed the articles of impeachment on Monday, arguing the secretary lacked the constitutional authority to engage in war in Iran and killing hundreds of civilians in boat strikes against suspected drug-smugglers in the Caribbean.

The articles bring eight charges against Hegseth, accusing him of “waging the Iran war despite no declaration of war, statutory authorization, attack on the United States, or imminent threat."

President Donald Trump, the White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have all stood by Hegseth amid the impeachment effort and House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expected the vote to fail.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.