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Confirmation: Mark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner

April 10, 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 (50–46).

What this vote was about

Mark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2024

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats045
Republicans500
Independents01

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 209.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote to confirm Mark Meador, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner?
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Confirmation: Mark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner on April 10, 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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