Democrats' Absences Doom Hegseth Impeachment Vote

The impeachment of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth failed in the House of Representatives by a narrow vote of 211 to 204, as eleven Democratic lawmakers were absent. The Republican procedural motion to block the impeachment resolution passed due to the missing Democratic votes, despite a seven-vote margin. Absent members included former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was in San Francisco for Veterans Day. The failure sparked criticism within the Democratic Party, with progressives blaming leader Hakeem Jeffries. Democrats plan to resume investigations in January when they gain House and Senate majorities.