The procedural vote will determine whether lawmakers can move forward with consideration of the impeachment resolution. (Photo/Reuters)
\n\nThe US House of Representatives is expected to consider an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, with Congressman Thomas Massie saying lawmakers will first vote on a procedural motion seeking to block the measure.
\n\nMassie, who introduced the impeachment articles, said the initial vote would determine whether the resolution could proceed to a full debate and vote on the charges against Hegseth.
\n\n“If we can overcome that effort, we will proceed to a real debate and vote on the Articles of Impeachment,” Massie said.
\n\nIn a post on X, the Kentucky Republican shared a proposed schedule for the proceedings. The House was expected to convene at 10 am Eastern Time (3 pm GMT), with the first and final votes anticipated at approximately 5:30 pm Eastern Time (10:30 pm GMT).
\n\nThe procedural vote will determine whether lawmakers can move forward with consideration of the impeachment resolution. If the motion to block it fails, the House is expected to debate and vote on the articles.
\n\nMassie formally introduced the impeachment resolution on the House floor on Monday, triggering a 48-hour period for…
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