Dem rep blames 'horrific' traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: 'I am so sorry'

First reported by MS NOW at Wed 7:51 AM · 6 outlets in all

1. Fox News1hDem rep blames 'horrific' traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: 'I am so sorry'Rep. Melanie Stansbury apologized in a video for missing the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote, blaming rush-hour traffic and a police motorcade near the Capitol.
2. NY Post10hDemocratic House lawmaker gets emotional as she blames rush hour traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment voteIn 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.
3. New York Times(subscription required)15hDemocrats Face Backlash After Missing Hegseth Impeachment VoteEleven 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.
4. ABC News17hSeveral Democrats missed the crucial Hegseth impeachment vote. Many blamed trafficEleven Dems missed the critical vote, squandering Hegseth's impeachment attempt.
5. The Hill19hThese 5 House Democrats say traffic caused them to miss Hegseth voteEleven 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…
6. MS NOW25hHegseth survives his first impeachment vote — but what about the next one?For the beleaguered defense secretary, Tuesday’s vote wasn’t a triumph; it was a reprieve. He’ll likely fare far worse under a Democratic majority.