Democrats lambast absent peers allowing Republicans to squash Hegseth impeachment attempt
Summary
The House voted 211–204 to refer eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to a committee, ending the effort for now. Eleven Democrats missed the procedural vote, prompting criticism from colleagues; several said traffic, other commitments or medical reasons kept them away, while some disputed how the vote was closed.Key Facts
- The motion to refer the impeachment articles to a House committee failed by seven votes.
- Eleven Democratic lawmakers missed the vote.
- Republican Thomas Massie introduced the eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth.
- The articles included an allegation that Hegseth violated congressional authority by waging war in Iran.
- Several absent lawmakers said traffic prevented them from reaching the House floor in time.
- Nancy Pelosi was in San Francisco for a veterans event, and Lou Correa said he was undergoing a medical procedure.
- Some Democrats who attended said they made it to the Capitol despite other commitments; Pat Ryan said he left the hospital early after back surgery to vote.
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