House Republicans this evening blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a 211 to 204 vote. The impeachment process was spearheaded by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who was the only Republican to vote with Democrats.
The vote was to impeach Hegseth on eighth separate charges, which included violating the Constitution by starting the war in Iran without congressional authorization. Republican leaders worried that low Republican attendance would allow the impeachment effort to move forward. In the end, 11 Democratic members also missed the roll call vote.
Democrats could still try to impeach Hegseth next year when they control Congress.