# Democrats Face Backlash After Missing Hegseth Impeachment Vote

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-11-11T23:05:52+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/us/politics/democrats-backlash-missing-hegseth-impeachment-vote.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/democrats-face-backlash-after-missing-hegseth-impeachment-vote-f020ca/

Eleven Democrats were absent, helping Republicans shelve the charges against the defense secretary. It drew sharp criticism a week after the party’s sweeping election victories.

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