# Dem rep blames 'horrific' traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: 'I am so sorry' > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/2113251 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 6 outlets covering · First listed: Fox News, Nov 12, 2026, 7:48 AM · Read it: 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. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 7:51 AM: [Hegseth survives his first impeachment vote — but what about the next one?]() — MS NOW (TV network, United States) 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. - 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, 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. - Nov 12, 2026, 7:48 AM: [Dem rep blames 'horrific' traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: 'I am so sorry']() — Fox News (TV network, United States) 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.