### [2026-09-15](/feed/2026/09/15/index.md)

##### Reactions to the 2026 Iran war
# United States representative Thomas Massie files articles for impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly violating the War Powers Resolution by declaring war against Iran without congressional approval. 




### Sources:

1. [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/pete-hegseth-impeachment-vote-update-why-does-thomas-massie-want-trumps-defense-secretary-removed-101789496364430.html)
2. [Military.com](https://www.military.com/republican-lawmaker-forces-house-vote-to-impeach-hegseth-over-iran-war)

### Changes:

1. U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) files a articles for impeachment against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the War Powers Resolution.  _2026-09-15 20:07:30 (First version)_
1. United States representative Thomas Massie files articles for impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly violating the War Powers Resolution by declaring war against Iran without congressional approval.  _(Current version)_

### Related:

1. [The United States House of Representatives votes 214–208 to approve war powers legislation attempting to require the president of the United States to halt military action against Iran. The United States Senate votes 47–49 to stop the legislation from advancing. ](/feed/2026/07/23/the-united-states-house-of-representatives-votes-214-208-to-approve-war-powers-legislation-attempting-to-require-the-pre.md) _Context: Reactions to the 2026 Iran war, United States representative, War Powers Resolution_
2. [The U.S. military says that it will require recruits to take the influenza vaccine amidst an influenza outbreak at the Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas, U.S. The move comes after U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth lifted the military vaccine mandate. ](/feed/2026/06/24/the-us-military-says-that-it-will-require-recruits-to-take-the-influenza-vaccine-amidst-an-influenza-outbreak-at-the-l.md) _Context: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary_
3. [The U.S. Senate votes 50–48 in favor of a resolution to require the Trump administration to halt military action against Iran, joining the House of Representatives in doing so. ](/feed/2026/06/23/the-us-senate-votes-50-48-in-favor-of-a-resolution-to-require-the-trump-administration-to-halt-military-action-against.md) _Context: Reactions to the 2026 Iran war, United States representative, War Powers Resolution_
4. [The U.S. House of Representatives votes 215–208 to pass a resolution to limit war powers and halt military operations in Iran following previous failed attempts. ](/feed/2026/06/3/the-us-house-of-representatives-votes-215-208-to-pass-a-resolution-to-limit-war-powers-and-halt-military-operations-in.md) _Context: Reactions to the 2026 Iran war, United States representative, War Powers Resolution_
5. [The War Powers Resolution, requiring a halt to hostilities in Iran not approved by the United States Congress, passes a preliminary vote in the U.S. Senate by 50–47 following several failed attempts, after the defection of Louisiana Republican senator Bill Cassidy. ](/feed/2026/05/19/the-war-powers-resolution-requiring-a-halt-to-hostilities-in-iran-not-approved-by-the-united-states-congress-passes-a.md) _Context: Reactions to the 2026 Iran war, War Powers Resolution, congressional_
6. [U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio and U.S. military leaders, including U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth, say that the ceasefire is holding despite recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Strait of Hormuz. ](/feed/2026/05/5/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-and-us-military-leaders-including-us-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-say-that-t.md) _Context: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary_
7. [The United States Senate rejects a War Powers Resolution that would check president Donald Trump's power in the Iran war, making it the first vote on the conflict in U.S. Congress. ](/feed/2026/03/4/the-united-states-senate-rejects-a-war-powers-resolution-that-would-check-president-donald-trump-s-power-in-the-iran-war.md) _Context: Reactions to the 2026 Iran war, War Powers Resolution, congressional_
8. [United States president Donald Trump says he has ordered defense secretary Pete Hegseth and other relevant department heads to "begin the process" of releasing classified government files related to extraterrestrial life and UAPs. ](/feed/2026/02/19/united-states-president-donald-trump-says-he-has-ordered-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-and-other-relevant-department-he.md) _Context: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary_
9. [United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders a halt to offensive cyber operations and information operations against Russia by U.S. Cyber Command. ](/feed/2025/03/2/united-states-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-orders-a-halt-to-offensive-cyber-operations-and-information-operations-a.md) _Context: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary_
10. [Pete Hegseth is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense in a 51–50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. ](/feed/2025/01/24/pete-hegseth-is-confirmed-as-us-secretary-of-defense-in-a-51-50-vote-with-vice-president-jd-vance-casting-the-tie-bre.md) _Context: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary_