House Democrats say they couldn't vote on Hegseth impeachment due to traffic — Political Water Cooler

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Several Democrats missed the crucial Hegseth impeachment vote. Many blamed traffic ABC News MBFC Lean Left Clearwater Center
Did a traffic jam save Pete Hegseth from impeachment? USA Today MBFC Lean Left Clearwater Center
These 4 House Democrats say traffic caused them to miss Hegseth vote The Hill MBFC Center Clearwater Center
House Democrats say they couldn't vote on Hegseth impeachment due to traffic Washington Times MBFC Lean Right Clearwater Lean Right
LI voters fume after Rep. Laura Gillen blames traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: ‘Bogus excuse’ New York Post MBFC Lean Right Clearwater Lean Right
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- Democratic House lawmaker gets emotional as she blames rush hour traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote New York Post MBFC Lean Right Clearwater Lean Right
Dem rep blames 'horrific' traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: 'I am so sorry' Fox News MBFC Right Clearwater Lean Right
Democratic House lawmaker blames traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: 'I am so sorry' Just the News MBFC Right Clearwater Lean Right ⓘ scores differ

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Democrat roasted for blaming missing vote for Hegseth’s impeachment on traffic
🇬🇧 The Independent (UK) · United KingdomMBFC: Lean Left