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Motion to Invoke Cloture: Edward Walsh to be Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland

June 4, 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 (60–37).

What this vote was about

Edward Walsh, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to Ireland

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats836
Republicans510
Independents11

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 289.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

How did Fetterman vote on cloture for Edward Walsh to be Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Edward Walsh to be Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland on June 4, 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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