Democrat apologizes after missing Hegseth impeachment vote due to traffic

independent.co.uk —

A Democratic lawmaker who missed the impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced online backlash after blaming her absence on traffic. The House effort failed 211-204 on Tuesday, with 11 Democrats among the 18 lawmakers not voting. Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico apologized in a video, saying she was "genuinely and sincerely sorry" and stuck in traffic near the Capitol. Some Democrats were returning from an Elect Democratic Women event about 1.5 miles away, though at least one member walked and another used the Senate side to avoid delays. Social media users criticized Stansbury's excuse, with some questioning her priorities and suggesting penalties for missed votes. She vowed the impeachment push was "not the end" and pledged continued action against Hegseth.


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