Democrats under fire for helping Pete Hegseth avoid impeachment Who are they. The House voted 211-204 to send Republican Representative Thomas Massie's impeachment articles against Hegseth to the GOP-controlled Judiciary Committee. 11 Democrats were among the 18 members who. Law enforcement and judicial authorities are examining the evidence and procedural records linked to the matter. Officials stated that further legal action and detailed findings will follow as the formal investigation progresses.