On November 11, 2026, eleven House Democrats missed an important vote regarding the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which resulted in a 211-204 decision to send the articles to the Judiciary Committee. Criticism arose from colleagues, particularly Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who stated that attendance issues should not have affected the vote. Some absent lawmakers, including Reps. Jonathan Jackson and Laura Gillen, attributed their absence to traffic delays caused by a police-escorted bus.
Key facts
- Eleven House Democrats missed a vote on impeachment articles on November 11, 2026.
- The House voted 211-204 to send articles of impeachment to the Judiciary Committee.
- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove criticized absent colleagues for missing the vote.
- Rep. Jonathan Jackson cited traffic delays as the reason for his absence.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans to discuss another impeachment effort in the next Congress.
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