Democrats face backlash after missing Hegseth impeachment vote
Democrats face backlash after missing Hegseth impeachment vote Submitted by Nouran Saleh on Wed, 11/11/2026 - 19:09 Critics question Democratic leadership after 11 lawmakers miss vote, citing traffic and conflicting events Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on 10 November 2026 (Roberto Schmidt/AFP) Off Republicans in the US House of…
Democrats face backlash after missing Hegseth impeachment vote, with 11 lawmakers absent from the crucial vote. Critics question Democratic leadership, citing traffic and conflicting events as reasons for their absence. The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's impeachment, spearheaded by Republican Thomas Massie and backed heavily by Democrats, accused Hegseth of carrying out unlawful orders and waging unconstitutional wars in Iran and Venezuela.
The vote to refer the charges to the House Judiciary Committee resulted in a 211 to 204 tally, effectively killing the resolution for the remainder of the Congress's term. Some Democrats blamed traffic and the early closing of the vote by Representative Mike Johnson, while others criticized their decision to attend other events.
Several Democrats expressed frustration, with Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed stating, "You should show up and do your job."
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