Democrats face backlash after missing Hegseth impeachment vote

Democrats face backlash after missing Hegseth impeachment vote Submitted by Nouran Saleh on Wed, 11/11/2026 - 19:09 Critics question Democratic leadership after 11 lawmakers miss vote, citing traffic and conflicting events Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on 10 November 2026 (Roberto Schmidt/AFP) Off Republicans in the US House of Representatives blocked an attempt to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, sparking a flurry of criticism onlin