Nancy Pelosi Explains Why She Missed Pete Hegseth Impeachment Vote
Summary
Nancy Pelosi missed a House vote on a motion to refer eight impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee. Her spokesperson said she was in San Francisco for a veterans event, supported impeaching Hegseth, and would have voted against the referral motion.Key Facts
- The House voted 211-204 to refer the eight impeachment articles to the House Judiciary Committee.
- The articles were introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie.
- Eleven Democrats, including Pelosi, were recorded as not voting.
- Pelosi left Washington to attend Swords to Plowshares’ 30th Annual Veterans Day Celebration in San Francisco.
- The veterans organization presented Pelosi with its Lifetime Advocate for Veterans Award.
- Pelosi’s spokesperson said the event was a longstanding district tradition that she regularly attended.
- Her spokesperson said Pelosi supported impeaching Hegseth and would have opposed referring the articles to committee.
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