Representative Steven Horsford revealed that a personal emergency prevented him from voting on Hegseth’s impeachment.
Representative Steven Horsford missed the House vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment, and he wants his constituents to know why. In a video posted to his X account on November 11, 2026, he explains his absence to the House.
“My constituents expect me to hold those in power accountable, and I take that responsibility seriously. A personal emergency delayed my arrival and prevented me from being present for the vote. However, I have since put my position on the record, and I remain committed to holding Secretary Hegseth accountable and supporting his impeachment.”
Horsford represents Nevada’s 4th District and sits on the Armed Services Committee. He did not say what the emergency involved. He said he would have voted against referring the articles to committee, keeping impeachment alive. That motion passed 211-204 on November 10, shelving the effort until January. The articles accuse Hegseth of bypassing Congress on the Iran war and of ordering strikes on suspected drug boats.
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Representative Steven Horsford Reaffirms Support for Hegseth’s Impeachment Despite Missing Vote
On the floor, Horsford started his address by taking full responsibility for the missed vote.
“I take full responsibility. The accountability I demand of others applies to me too,” he said.
He reached the chamber after the vote closed, in time for the next one. Hours earlier, Hegseth had defended his record in a Pentagon briefing. He called the case against him impeachment for success, according to one account of the briefing.
He put his position plainly:
“Hegseth should be impeached. Americans deserve answers. No Secretary of Defense is above the law.”
Despite missing the voting session, Representative Steven Horsford made it clear that he will do everything in his power to hold Secretary Hegseth accountable.
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