US House sends Hegseth impeachment resolution to committee by 211–204
The procedural vote referred the resolution to the Judiciary Committee, blocking an immediate vote on the allegations.
Update 11.11.2026 · 01:58, Athens time — What changed
On 10 November the US House voted 211–204 to send resolution H.Res.1655 to the Judiciary Committee. The official record for roll call 317 identifies the question as referral to committee, rather than approval of the eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth.
The move blocked Thomas Massie’s immediate effort to obtain a floor vote on the charges, Reuters reported. The House did not approve impeachment for a Senate trial. Hegseth remains defence secretary. The allegations in the resolution remain the sponsor’s charges.
Update 10.11.2026 · 05:00, Athens time — What changed
Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth in remarks on 9 November. He described the operations in Iran and Venezuela as successes for his administration and said he would continue to stand by the defense secretary even if the House impeached him, Reuters reported. This is the US president’s position and does not change the congressional stage.
Previous coverage
Republican Representative Thomas Massie notified the House on 9 November of his intent to offer a privileged resolution under House rules. His office said the move concerns eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and renews an effort he made in September.
Massie alleges, among other things, that military operations against Iran continued without congressional authorization. These are the lawmaker’s allegations. The House floor record says the chair will make a procedural determination when the resolution is considered. The House would have to approve impeachment; the Senate decides on removal.
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