House Democrat calls out 11 colleagues for missing Hegseth impeachment vote

Democratic Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove criticized 11 Democratic colleagues who missed a House vote on Tuesday that advanced impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Republicans referring the resolution to committee in a 211-204 vote. Kamlager-Dove called the absences "shameful," noting no Democrats voted against advancing the measure. Some absent lawmakers, including Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Jonathan Jackson and Laura Gillen, said traffic blocked them from reaching the Capitol before the vote closed. Several retiring Democrats also missed the vote, while Rep. Lou Correa cited a medical procedure. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez echoed frustration, saying members must "clock in and do our work." GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight impeachment articles against Hegseth on Monday.