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House races for exit, avoiding vote on Hegseth impeachment

House races for exit, avoiding vote on Hegseth impeachment

Summary

House Republican leaders canceled planned votes on Thursday, delaying a decision on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the midterm elections. Lawmakers quickly left Washington to begin their campaigns for the upcoming elections.

Key Facts

  • The House postponed a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  • The vote was originally set for Thursday but was moved to the lame duck session, after the elections.
  • House GOP leaders made the decision to cancel Thursday’s votes.
  • Lawmakers are leaving Washington early to focus on the midterm election campaigns.
  • The impeachment resolution involves removing the Defense secretary.
  • The term "lame duck session" refers to the period when current lawmakers remain until newly elected ones take office.
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