Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has publicly criticized House Republican leadership, alleging that the decision to adjourn the legislative session one day early was a tactical move to block a vote on his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The schedule change was officially communicated by the office of House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.).

By ending the session early, the House effectively removes the opportunity for members to consider or vote on Massie’s impeachment resolution before the upcoming midterm elections. Massie’s accusation suggests that leadership is attempting to shield the party or the administration from a potentially divisive floor vote during a politically sensitive period.

While the official announcement from the Whip’s office confirms the shortening of the legislative week, it does not address the reasoning behind the timing or the specific impact on pending resolutions. The move has drawn attention to internal tensions within the GOP caucus regarding the handling of the Defense Secretary’s status and the prioritization of legislative business in the final days of the session. As of now, leadership has not provided a formal rebuttal to Massie’s specific claim that the schedule was altered to avoid his impeachment measure.