House GOP Blocks Hegseth Impeachment Bid After 11 Democrats Miss Key Vote
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 13
House GOP Blocks Hegseth Impeachment Bid After 11 Democrats Miss Key Vote
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 13
Summary
Eleven Democratic absences let House Republicans kill a procedural vote on Thomas Massie’s impeachment resolution against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, denying the measure a path to floor debate.
Just seven of those missing Democrats could have changed the outcome and forced debate and a likely impeachment vote the next day, turning attendance into the decisive factor.
Melanie Stansbury said traffic delayed some lawmakers, while other reports said some were at a fundraiser less than 2 miles from the Capitol; others cited medical procedures and family emergencies.
The miss fed criticism of Hakeem Jeffries as Democrats prepare to take the House with a projected 255 seats, though party strategists and lawmakers said the lapse reflected member attendance, not a leadership crisis.
The failed push came as Republicans also advanced a separate bill by voice vote after no Democrat demanded a roll call, deepening scrutiny of Democratic floor management before the majority changes hands.