11 Democrats Apologize After Missing Hegseth Vote as GOP Blocks Impeachment 211-204
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Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 11
11 Democrats Apologize After Missing Hegseth Vote as GOP Blocks Impeachment 211-204
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 11
Summary
Eleven Democrats apologized after missing Tuesday’s procedural vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a lapse that triggered backlash inside the caucus and public criticism.
By a 211-204 vote, Republicans referred Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment articles to committee; Massie was the only Republican to side with Democrats.
Katherine Clark told Democrats they had disappointed voters by not having all members present, though she argued full Democratic attendance still would not have overcome Republicans’ move to sideline the effort.
Several absences were tied to traffic while members returned from an off-campus fundraiser linked to Clark’s PAC, while others cited a personal emergency, a health issue or travel.
Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats remain committed to removing Hegseth, but the episode has exposed early discipline problems just days after the party’s election win.