11 House Democrats miss vote to block Hegseth impeachment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth escaped impeachment on Tuesday after 11 House Democrats missed the crucial vote to advance the effort, allowing the measure to fail. Among those absent was former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who flew back to her California district for an event; her spokesperson said she would have voted in favor. Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan also missed the vote, with no reason disclosed, while Reps. Melanie Stansbury and Laura Gillen cited being blocked by traffic en route to the Capitol. Other Democrats who missed the vote included Reps. J. Luis Correa, Julia Brownley, Steven Horsford, Brittany Petersen, Marilyn Strickland, and Fredrica Wilson. The missed votes proved decisive in blocking the impeachment push against Hegseth.