House Votes Down Trump Impeachment Resolution, Passes Iran War Powers Measure; Massie Files Articles Against Hegseth

On September 15-16, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives took several actions related to the war in Iran and President Trump's military actions there. Republicans made a motion to table a resolution from Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) to impeach President Trump, effectively killing it. Separately, the House passed a war powers resolution sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) intended to limit Trump's military actions in Iran, by a vote of 220-204. Seven Republicans crossed party lines to vote in favor of the Iran war powers resolution, including Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Tom Barrett (Mich.), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks. On the House floor, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging that Hegseth violated the War Powers Resolution by deploying U.S. military forces against Iran without seeking congressional approval. Massie characterized Hegseth's actions as constituting "unlawful orders" and "high crimes and misdemeanors." The Al Green impeachment resolution against Trump was defeated via the tabling motion. The fate of Massie's articles of impeachment against Hegseth, including whether the House will hold a vote on them, was not specified in available reporting. It also remains unresolved how the Senate or the administration might respond to the passed war powers resolution, and what practical effect, if any, it will have on U.S. military operations regarding Iran.