House races for exit, avoiding vote on Hegseth impeachment
Summary
House Republican leaders canceled planned votes on Thursday, delaying a decision on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the midterm elections. Lawmakers quickly left Washington to begin their campaigns for the upcoming elections.Key Facts
- The House postponed a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The vote was originally set for Thursday but was moved to the lame duck session, after the elections.
- House GOP leaders made the decision to cancel Thursday’s votes.
- Lawmakers are leaving Washington early to focus on the midterm election campaigns.
- The impeachment resolution involves removing the Defense secretary.
- The term "lame duck session" refers to the period when current lawmakers remain until newly elected ones take office.
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