# Democrats face backlash after missing Hegseth impeachment vote

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/democrats-face-backlash-after-missing-hegseth-impeachment-vote/
- Published: 2026-11-11T21:04:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T21:19:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/democrats-face-backlash-after-missing-hegseth-impeachment-vote
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- House vote sends Hegseth impeachment charges to committee.
- The 211-204 referral could stall the effort for this Congress.
- Eleven absent Democrats faced criticism and offered several explanations.

## Summary

The US House voted 211 to 204 to send impeachment charges against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, a move that could leave them stalled for the rest of this Congress. The referral effectively halts the effort for now, despite the charges having substantial Democratic support.

Republican Thomas Massie led the articles, which accused Hegseth of issuing unlawful orders and waging unconstitutional wars in Iran and Venezuela. Eighteen representatives missed the vote: seven Republicans and 11 Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, Haley Stevens and Laura Gillen. The absent Democrats faced online criticism and cited traffic, conflicting events and the vote being closed early.

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