Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) has announced his candidacy for Senate Majority Leader, challenging incumbent Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), with support from several Democratic senators. The election is set for December 1. In another development, a vote on the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended in a 211-204 decision to refer the matter to the Judiciary Committee. The vote saw absences from both parties, but it was clarified that these absences did not change the outcome of the vote.
Key facts
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced his challenge to Sen. Chuck Schumer for Majority Leader.
- The Majority Leader election is scheduled for December 1.
- The impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was 211-204.
- 11 Democrats and 7 Republicans were absent during the impeachment vote.
- The vote was held for 15 minutes but could have been extended.
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