House sends Hegseth impeachment resolution to committee, halting effort
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 211-204 to send the impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively halting the impeachment effort in the current Congress.
The resolution, introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie, contained eight counts relating to alleged violations of the War Powers Resolution and military actions. With the referral to committee, Secretary Hegseth remains in office, and the odds of impeachment have decreased significantly.
Political dynamics
Notably, 11 Democrats were absent from the vote, while the Democrats present voted against the referral. This suggests a lack of unified urgency to pursue impeachment at this time.
Market reaction
Current market prices reflect a reduced likelihood of Hegseth being impeached by the end of 2026, with the probability now at 3.1% for a December 31, 2026 resolution.
What's next
Observers will watch whether the House Judiciary Committee takes further action on the impeachment resolution. New allegations or changes in political dynamics could alter the current trajectory, as could shifts in Democratic leadership's priorities or actions by key figures like Massie.
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