Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faces a House impeachment vote this week after outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a privileged resolution calling for his removal.

Massie filed eight articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of abusing his office. The charges include waging war against Iran without congressional authorization in violation of the War Powers Resolution of 1973, ignoring laws on civilian casualties, unlawfully seizing then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and conducting airstrikes in Yemen.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., voiced strong backing for the effort Sunday on ABC's "This Week." Jeffries called himself a "hard yes" on the resolution and said Hegseth "has abused his power, undermined our national security, and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran, which has skyrocketed prices on the American people and made the country less safe. Pete Hegseth has got to go."

Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress in last week's midterm elections. Jeffries said Democratic members would discuss the matter when they return to Washington on Tuesday.

The resolution is privileged, requiring House action within two legislative days. With Republicans still holding the majority until January, passage would need support from enough GOP members to join Democrats.

Hegseth has defended his actions and vowed to fight the effort. The Pentagon has stated that it followed the law and that Hegseth would not be deterred by investigations.

Massie previously introduced similar articles in September. Since Speaker Mike Johnson had recessed the House early, the vote was not acted on before the midterms. The Iran conflict is being seen by both parties as having contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections.