U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth avoided impeachment in the House on Tuesday night after members voted 211-204 to refer the measure back to committee, blocking an effort to hold him accountable for actions during his tenure. The motion’s sponsor, Representative Thomas Massie, was the only Republican to vote against the referral. House Democrats, expected to take control in January, are likely to revive the impeachment effort. Ahead of the vote Hegseth defended his record, called Massie a “disgrunt

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth avoided impeachment in the House on Tuesday night after members voted 211-204 to refer the measure back to committee, blocking an effort to hold him accountable for actions during his tenure. The motion’s sponsor, Representative Thomas Massie, was the only Republican to vote against the referral. House Democrats, expected to take control in January, are likely to revive the impeachment effort. Ahead of the vote Hegseth defended his record, called Massie a “disgruntled and disappointed member of Congress,” and said the articles essentially reflected policy disagreements.