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Massie says House GOP leaving to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote

Massie says House GOP leaving to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote

Summary

Representative Thomas Massie said House Republican leaders sent members home early to avoid voting on his plan to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The decision shortened the last week of Congressional work before the midterm elections by one day.

Key Facts

  • GOP Rep. Thomas Massie accused House GOP leaders of ending the session early to avoid an impeachment vote.
  • The impeachment resolution targets Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  • The House session was cut short by one day before the midterm elections.
  • The announcement was made by GOP Whip Tom Emmer’s office.
  • This event happened in the last legislative week before the midterms.
  • The impeachment effort is part of ongoing political disputes within the Republican party.
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