Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) accused House Republican leadership on September 16, 2026, of sending lawmakers home early to avoid a vote on his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The announcement, made by the office of GOP Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), shortens the final legislative week before the midterm elections by one day.
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Massie accuses House GOP of early adjournment to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote
Representative Thomas Massie criticized House Republican leadership for adjourning early to avoid a vote on his impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The decision, announced by GOP Whip Tom Emmer, reduces the legislative week before the midterm elections by one day.
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