US House Democrats miss Hegseth impeachment vote after traffic delay

Eleven Democratic lawmakers arrived late to a House vote on impeaching Secretary of Defense Hegseth due to a traffic incident, allowing Republicans to refer the measure to the Judiciary Committee and avoid a direct vote. The delay prevented progress on the impeachment effort, which was pushed by a critical Republican. This procedural setback highlights the narrow margins and tactical vulnerabilities in the current Congress.

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