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Confirmation: Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

April 1, 2025 · On the Nomination

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 Nomination Confirmed (52–45).

What this vote was about

Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats143
Republicans510
Independents02

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 157.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote to confirm Matthew Whitaker, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Confirmation: Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on April 1, 2025. The measure’s outcome was: Nomination Confirmed.
Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.

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