Skip to main content

An independent, nonpartisan information resource — not affiliated with the U.S. government or any campaign.

Confirmation: Elbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

April 8, 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 (54–45).

What this vote was about

Elbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats342
Republicans511
Independents02

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 193.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote to confirm Elbridge Colby, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy?
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Confirmation: Elbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy on April 8, 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.

Related Defense, military & veterans votes