Democrats miss impeachment vote on Trump's war secretary
· World · Hindustan Times, The Economist
Eleven Democrats missed an impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, causing the attempt to fail by a margin of four votes. The missing lawmakers were delayed returning from a pro-choice group event hosted by Elect Democratic Women on November 10th. More than seven in ten midterm voters cited the war in Iran as a key factor in their vote, yet removing Hegseth or ending the war requires time and Senate support. Iran continues striking about one oil tanker daily, and an impeachment trial in the Senate would need at least 11 Republican defections to succeed.
Why it matters
Democrats are under pressure to respond to voter anger over the Iran war, while Hegseth's job remains at risk despite the failed House impeachment attempt.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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