$VZLAThomas Massie
Thomas Massie and the eight articles
Thomas Massie. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, photo M001184. The file is 175 by 210 pixels and is not enlarged. Public domain (U.S. government work).
NPR reported that Rep. Thomas Massie, an outgoing Republican from Kentucky, reintroduced eight articles against Hegseth on Nov 9, 2026. An earlier attempt lapsed after Speaker Johnson called an early recess.
On Nov 10 the House voted 211–204 to refer the articles to the Judiciary Committee. Massie was the only Republican voting against referral. Eleven Democrats were absent. The BBC said the referral effectively kills the effort this Congress.
The BBC live account says he calls the Maduro capture “an illegal kidnapping.” That is his charge. Hegseth’s reply is on the Hegseth page.
The question
What does one Republican no-vote count for?
Questions
Did the articles pass?
No. They were referred to the Judiciary Committee, 211–204.
Who sponsored them?
Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky.
Can they come back?
The BBC said Democrats could revive the effort when they take the House majority in January.
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