Where were some Democrats during Hegseth impeachment vote?
Traffic delays, timing and other circumstances kept 11 House Democrats from voting on an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Brittany Pettersen said the vote was gaveled closed before she could cast hers, while other Democrats pointed to traffic near the U.S. Capitol. With Republicans prevailing 211-204, the absences quickly drew scrutiny and raised questions about how Democrats failed to have members on the floor for a consequential vote.
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