# Democratic House lawmaker gets emotional as she blames rush hour traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote
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In a 211-204 vote, House Republicans successfully blocked Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) impeachment effort on Tuesday, and Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) was one of 11 Democrats who missed the vote.
## Who's covering it
In the order they published:
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:17 AM: [Vance says Hegseth impeachment vote "isn't about Iran"]() — Axios (Digital news, United States)
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:42 AM: [Why Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment]() — The Atlantic (Magazine, United States)
A Republican lawmaker is forcing a vote on impeaching the defense secretary based on these eight charges.
- Nov 10, 2026, 5:05 PM: [House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment]() — MS NOW (TV network, United States)
House GOP leaders were narrowly able to kill the impeachment resolution — at least for the time being.
- Nov 10, 2026, 5:53 PM: [The House Votes on Massie’s Articles of Impeachment]() — Daily Signal (Digital news, United States)
On Tuesday night, the House of Representatives voted to send Rep. Thomas Massie’s articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively killing the legislation. In a 211-204 vote, the articles of impeachment were sent to the Judiciary Committee. Republican leadership was able to rally members to show up and vote, while 11...
- Nov 10, 2026, 5:55 PM: [Hegseth escapes impeachment — for now]() — Vox (Digital news, United States)
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has narrowly escaped impeachment — for now. What’s happening? On Tuesday evening, the House voted to refer an impeachment resolution against
- Nov 10, 2026, 7:31 PM: [House GOP blocks effort to hold Hegseth impeachment vote]() — CNN (TV network, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 1:50 PM: [These 5 House Democrats say traffic caused them to miss Hegseth vote]() — The Hill (Newspaper, United States)
Eleven Democrats missed a consequential vote in the House Tuesday on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, allowing Republicans to band together and shut down the effort. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only Republican who joined Democrats on the losing side on a 211-204 vote, a seven-vote margin. Most of the members who missed have…
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:41 PM: [Several Democrats missed the crucial Hegseth impeachment vote. Many blamed traffic]() — ABC News (TV network, United States)
Eleven Dems missed the critical vote, squandering Hegseth's impeachment attempt.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:37 PM: [Democratic lawmakers apologize after absences on Hegseth vote]() — Washington Post (Newspaper, United States)
Some lawmakers were delayed returning to the Capitol from events, while others were out of town.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:05 PM: [Democrats Face Backlash After Missing Hegseth Impeachment Vote]() — New York Times (Newspaper, United States)
Eleven Democrats were absent, helping Republicans shelve the charges against the defense secretary. It drew sharp criticism a week after the party’s sweeping election victories.
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:07 PM: [Democratic House lawmaker gets emotional as she blames rush hour traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
In a 211-204 vote, House Republicans successfully blocked Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) impeachment effort on Tuesday, and Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) was one of 11 Democrats who missed the vote.