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Shall the Joint Resolution S.J.Res.9 Pass, the Objections of the President of the United States to the Contrary Notwithstanding

September 28, 2023 · On Overriding the Veto

Fetterman voted: Nay

Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on this measure. On this vote, Fetterman voted with the majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. The final result was Veto Sustained (47–46).

What this vote was about

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats143
Republicans460
Independents03

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 242.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote for Shall the Joint Resolution S.J.Res.9 Pass, the Objections of the President of the United States to the Contrary Notwithstanding?
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Shall the Joint Resolution S.J.Res.9 Pass, the Objections of the President of the United States to the Contrary Notwithstanding on September 28, 2023. The measure’s outcome was: Veto Sustained.
Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.

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