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Motion to Invoke Cloture: Troy Meink to be Secretary of the Air Force

May 13, 2025 · On the Cloture Motion

Fetterman voted: Yea

Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on this measure. On this vote, Fetterman broke with the majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. The final result was Cloture Motion Agreed to (72–26).

What this vote was about

Troy Meink, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Air Force

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats2025
Republicans510
Independents11

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 245.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

How did Fetterman vote on cloture for Troy Meink to be Secretary of the Air Force?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Troy Meink to be Secretary of the Air Force on May 13, 2025. The measure’s outcome was: Cloture Motion Agreed to.
Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
No. On this vote Fetterman broke with the majority of Senate Democrats.

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