Massie Expected to Restart Hegseth Impeachment Process Monday

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) still has his sights set on War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The Kentucky congressman is expected to restart the process of impeaching Hegseth Monday afternoon, sources told Fox News.

Massie first tried to force the vote before the House left for the midterms in September. However, outgoing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), adjourned early and the privilege resolution expired over the recess.

If the new resolution starts Monday, it would require a vote within two legislative days — Wednesday.

Sources say any floor action Monday is most likely between 2 and 6:30 p.m. ET.

Unlike many privileged resolutions, this one has a good chance of passing as Democrats are largely unified behind impeaching Hegseth.

Some Republicans beyond Massie have not committed to a side.

Many expect low attendance with GOP members following last week’s midterms. This could result in Johnson being short of the votes needed to stop it.

If the House does impeach Hegseth, the next steps are uncertain. The House would still need to appoint managers and present the articles to the Senate. This is a process Republican leadership could try to slow.

Once in the Senate, the chamber has wide discretion and could dismiss or table the articles without a full trial if the votes exist.