House Democrats' traffic delays derail Hegseth impeachment vote

Eleven House Democrats missed a key procedural vote on impeaching Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, allowing the measure to fail in a 211-204 vote that sent it to the Judiciary Committee. The absences, blamed on D.C. traffic, effectively killed the impeachment push for now. Several lawmakers, including Reps. Julia Brownley and Marilyn Strickland, were delayed by accidents, motorcades, and police escorts, with one missing by just one minute. Republicans closed the vote quickly, and seven GOP members were also absent, though Democrats expressed anger over the missed opportunity. The failed vote is likely temporary, as Democrats regain the House majority in January and plan to revisit impeachment. Rep. Nancy Pelosi was in San Francisco, and Rep. Lou Correa was absent for medical reasons, both supporting the measure.