These 11 House Democrats Missed the Hegseth Impeachment Vote

GUEST OPINION Pete Hegseth (Photo – DonkeyHotey) Democrats voiced frustration after 11 House members missed a procedural vote on whether to refer articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to a committee. The measure passed 211–204, effectively blocking the impeachment effort.

William Garrison Some lawmakers criticized their absent colleagues, even as several said they supported impeachment and later explained how they would have voted. Some cited traffic delays; others pointed to a medical procedure, a personal emergency or events in their districts. Other Democrats attended despite personal or health-related obligations.

The 11 Democrats who missed the vote were: Melanie Stansbury — New Mexico Laura Gillen — New York Jonathan Jackson — Illinois Brittany Pettersen — Colorado Julia Brownley — California Marilyn Strickland — Washington Nancy Pelosi — California Lou Correa — California Steven Horsford — Nevada Haley Stevens — Michigan Frederica Wilson — Florida Whatever their reasons, missing the vote left Democrats divided at a moment when they were trying to make a statement about Hegseth’s leadership, or lack of it.

William Garrison is a resident of the San Gabriel Valley.