You Can’t Impeach Hegseth If You Don’t Show Up to Vote, Democrats!

Eleven House Democrats failed to cast a vote during the November 10, 2026, procedural vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment resolution. The House voted 211–204 to send the resolution to committee. Had all 11 absent Democrats voted against referral, that motion would have failed. So where were they? Several lawmakers reported traffic delays while returning to the Capitol. Others cited medical issues, a personal emergency, or travel to events outside Washington. Some absences still lack verified public explanations. Reports also raise questions about lawmakers returning from an Elect Democratic Women reception near the Capitol. And what about House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries? What did Democratic leadership know about the missing members, and what steps were taken to get them to the chamber before voting closed? In this video, I examine the explanations, the official House voting record, and the accountability questions surrounding the 11 Democrats who missed this consequential vote. This was a procedural referral vote, not a final vote to impeach Hegseth. #PeteHegseth #HakeemJeffries #Democrats #Impeachment #NancyPelosi #Congress #PaulForEquality