11 Democrats miss impeachment vote
The gist
The House voted 211-204 to send Hegseth impeachment articles to committee, ending the effort.
Democrats, who take both chambers in January, say they will pursue the charges then.
How it unfolded
- Nov 10, 2026The House voted 211-204 on a procedural motion to refer articles of impeachment against Hegseth to a committee, effectively killing the effort for this Congress; 11 Democrats and seven Republicans missed the vote.
- Nov 10, 2026Earlier, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Hegseth should stand trial in the Senate if impeached.
- Nov 10, 2026At a Pentagon press conference, Hegseth called the effort an attack on American troops and Trump.
Key terms
- articles of impeachment
- The process by which a legislature brings charges against an official for serious misconduct, possibly leading to removal after trial.
- procedural motion
- A legislative motion that, due to its special status, can bypass normal scheduling and be brought to a vote quickly.
- high crimes and misdemeanors
- A constitutional phrase describing serious misconduct by public officials that can justify impeachment and removal from office.
Source: Wikipedia