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House Republican leadership decided to cancel upcoming legislative votes and send members of Congress home early to prevent a potentially embarrassing floor vote on the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The move came after Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced privileged articles of impeachment against Hegseth, targeting his handling of military actions involving Iran, war powers, and related controversies. Because Massie utilized a procedural mechanism that forces a vote within a tight window, GOP leadership opted to cut the legislative week short and start an early recess rather than face the divisive vote.