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Johnson Tables Massie Impeachment Vote After Postponement

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:50 AM UTC · How we work

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House Republicans postponed the vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Members left Washington Wednesday night, canceling Thursday votes and ending the workweek early.
Speaker Mike Johnson called the impeachment effort a “publicity stunt” and said it will be tabled.
Johnson denied the schedule change was due to the privileged motion and urged members to campaign before the Nov. 3 elections.

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House Republicans postponed the vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Members left Washington Wednesday night, canceling Thursday votes and ending the workweek early.
Speaker Mike Johnson called the impeachment effort a “publicity stunt” and said it will be tabled.
Johnson denied the schedule change was due to the privileged motion and urged members to campaign before the Nov. 3 elections.