UPDATE | House Republicans shield Pete Hegseth from impeachment bid derailed by absent Democrats House Republicans voted 211 to 204 to block an impeachment resolution against War Secretary Pete Hegseth, referring the articles introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie to the GOP-controlled House Judiciary Committee. The move effectively shelves the proceedings and prevents a full floor vote, rendering further action improbable for the remainder of the current congressional term. However, official voting records published by the Office of the Clerk of the US House of Representatives reveal that 11 absent Democratic lawmakers could have completely reversed the outcome. With 18 total members failing to cast ballots, the absence of the 11 Democrats allowed Republicans to narrowly secure the tally needed to bury the resolution in committee. Despite the temporary setback, the measure is expected to re-emerge when Democrats take control of Congress in January.