The push to oust Hegseth was led by outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who reintroduced eight articles of impeachment against the Secretary of. The vote may only delay an impeachment push against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Democrats set to take control of the House and Senate in January. Congressman Thomas Massie says the House will first consider a motion to stop the impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.