House Republicans block Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort in 211-204 vote; Rep. Melanie Stansbury cites missed vote due to traffic

The House voted on an impeachment-related effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Tuesday, and House Republicans blocked the measure in a recorded 211-204 vote, according to New York Post, Fox News, and The Hill. The reports describe the vote as occurring under time constraints that left some members unable to reach the chamber before the roll call was completed.

Among the Democrats who missed the vote was Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), who later addressed reporters and apologized for not being present, the outlets reported. Stansbury attributed her absence to a traffic incident during rush hour, saying the delay prevented her from arriving in time to vote.

According to the reporting, Stansbury’s remarks included an expression of personal disappointment and an acknowledgement that she was not on the floor when the gavel came down for the roll call. The accounts also stated that she was one of multiple lawmakers who did not vote, with Fox News and The Hill describing her explanation in more detail than the New York Post report.

The vote total cited by the outlets, 211-204, reflects that a majority of the House members who were counted on the roll call opposed the Massie effort, resulting in its defeat. The reports frame the action as a successful block by House Republicans, meaning the impeachment-related effort did not advance through that House vote under the procedure used that day.

The House’s impeachment process typically involves discrete steps and time-sensitive roll calls, and members who miss votes may face criticism from colleagues and constituents because the legislative record is fixed once the chamber completes tallying. In this instance, the practical effect reported by multiple outlets is that the chamber did not act in favor of the Massie effort at the time of the vote.