House Speaker Johnson Recesses Chamber Amidst Impeachment Attempt
In Washington D.C., House Speaker Mike Johnson recessed the House early, leading to criticism from Rep. Thomas Massie. Massie attempted to force votes on his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his actions concerning the war in Iran…
Houston, TX, September 16, 2026 —
Washington D.C. – House Speaker Mike Johnson brought the House of Representatives’ session to an early close on Thursday, an action that drew immediate criticism from Representative Thomas Massie. Massie had sought to bring a resolution to the floor that aimed to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The resolution, as initiated by Rep. Massie, cited Secretary Hegseth’s actions related to two key areas: the ongoing war in Iran and the Epstein investigation. Details regarding the specific actions taken by Secretary Hegseth in relation to these matters were not provided in the summary. Rep. Massie’s attempt to force a vote on his impeachment resolution was met with objection by Speaker Johnson, who characterized the move as a “stunt.”
Following Speaker Johnson’s decision to recess the House, the legislative proceedings for the day concluded, preventing Rep. Massie’s impeachment resolution from being debated or voted upon.
Story summarized from the original created by Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
