Rep. Melanie Stansbury

This is not normal.

Tonight, House Republicans used a procedural motion to kill the impeachment of Pete Hegseth, by referring it to the Judiciary Committee. Like other Members of Congress, Rep. Stansbury was blocked from entering the Capitol to vote due a traffic incident and a police escort of a bus during the vote. When she reached the chamber the vote had just gaveled out. She immediately filed a report of her vote of “NO” to the motion meant to kill the impeachment articles and refer them to the Judiciary Committee, as documented in the Congressional Record. Pete Hegseth must be impeached now.

Morning! We’re back at the Capitol, and there’s a lot of work ahead. While we celebrate the historic victories of this election, we have to remember that the same Congress is still here until January. The lame duck is no time to let up. We must keep fighting for our communities, defending our democracy, protecting our public lands, and standing up for our future! ❤️

We’re back! A historic election under our wings, 120 women strong, and history makers preparing for the next chapter. But a sobering reminder tonight in the Senate that we still have a lot of work to do. We dust ourselves off, prepare for the next battle, and continue the work. Because that is what the moment demands!

Even @algore agrees: That, yes, we need clean energy permitting reform, but as this bill currently stands, it “would be an extremely serious mistake” and “would do far more harm than good.” We urge our Senate colleagues to reconsider and vote no, and to continue finding a path forward that respects Tribal sovereignty, protects the environment, and protects the rights of our communities ⬇️

Headed back to DC early and already the madness has begun. First stop—a rally standing in solidarity with Tribal Leaders opposing a permitting deal scheduled for a vote in the Senate TODAY at 5:30 PM. This is a bill that has had no public process, no hearings, and which Trump bragged himself last night he’d use to push through pipelines and data centers. Especially in light of last week’s historic election, we’re asking the Senate to take a beat. Here’s why ⬇️

This bill is a Trojan Horse. Why would anyone vote for this permitting bill after voters have just handed us the largest midterm repudiation of a sitting President in American history? I urge my Senate colleagues to vote NO. We cannot greenlight transmission at any cost, including undermining tribal sovereignty, protections for sacred sites, public lands, clean water, wildlife, and the environment for generations to come. We can, and we must, pass a bill we can actually believe in—not a false promise.

Happy Diwali! Wishing a joyful Festival of Lights to everyone celebrating here in New Mexico and across the country! May this beautiful celebration bring light over darkness, hope over fear, and peace and happiness to you and your loved ones ❤️

Today @Rep_Grijalva and I issued the following statement in opposition to the Senate Permitting Bill (BAAJA) S. 5653 and the Managers Amendment released today ⬇️

Happy Native American Heritage Month! ❤️ This month and every month, we honor the contributions, leadership, and enduring legacy of Native leaders and communities across the U.S. Here in New Mexico, we made history this month, electing Deb Haaland as the first Native woman to ever serve as governor in our nation’s history. A milestone generations have fought, dreamed, and paved the way for. This moment belongs to generations past, present, and future. And we cannot wait to see what comes next!

As the architect of Trump’s cruel, chaotic, corrupt, and lawless agenda, this tells us everything we need to know about what the next two years will look like. So let us be clear: We will not back down. Not now. Not ever.

So 👏 Many 👏 Firsts!!! Still celebrating this extraordinary election and the generation of new leaders who rolled up their sleeves and ran. I believe it will be a transformational moment for our country and what comes next!

There wasn’t even a women’s bathroom off of the House Floor until 2011. Last night we elected over 100 women to Congress and counting!!! #herstory

What a day for New Mexico and for our country! ❤️ From electing Deb Haaland as our next governor in NM to making history by electing over 100 Democratic women to Congress, we are breaking barriers up and down the ballot! So much to celebrate!! And also so much work ahead….but we are JUST GETTING STARTED!

Hope scrolling, joy scrolling, victory scrolling—whatever it is, I’m doing it. And, feeling so excited and hopeful for the future of our country! ❤️💙🇺🇸

ARE YOU ALL READY FOR THIS???! 💙🔥 Because we are JUST GETTING STARTED!

Tonight is a total and complete repudiation of the chaos, corruption, and cruelty this Administration has unleashed on our country. In 2016, we went to bed wondering what happened to our country and what the following days would bring. In 2026, we go to bed tonight knowing exactly what tomorrow will bring: the path to reclaiming our country! 💙❤️🇺🇸

Thank you New Mexico!!! I am so honored to get to serve you and our communities for another term. Your dreams, your hopes, your stories, and New Mexico will always at center of our work! We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and get back to work! I love you, New Mexico!! Let’s do this! ❤️

Happy Election Day!! 🗳️❤️ Your vote is your voice. Get out to vote—polls are open to 7 PM! So let’s do this, New Mexico! Happy Election Day!