House Dem misses Hegseth impeachment vote because of major medical procedure one week after Election Day

In a Wednesday post on X, Correa explained his absence from Tuesday's impeachment vote, revealing he had undergone emergency open-heart surgery on November 10th. The procedure followed a heart attack the congressman experienced over the weekend, according to the Orange County Register.

The House voted 211-204 to refer the articles of impeachment to the Judiciary Committee, effectively avoiding a direct vote on impeaching Hegseth. Eleven House Democrats and seven Republicans did not participate in the vote.

Medical Recovery

Thanking those who reached out with prayers and well wishes, Correa stated the surgery went well and he is now recovering. He expressed gratitude to the medical staff for their extraordinary care and compassion.

Impeachment Stance

Despite his absence, Correa made clear his position on the impeachment effort in a separate Tuesday post. He declared his vehement support for impeaching Hegseth, citing concerns about his leadership of the military.

The congressman accused Hegseth of dragging the U.S. into another endless war, firing experienced generals who disagree with him and the president, and allowing discrimination against women and LGBTQ+ service members under his leadership.