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Coons Amdt. No. 23

January 15, 2025 · On the Amendment

Fetterman voted: Yea

Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on this measure. On this vote, Fetterman voted with the majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. The final result was Amendment Rejected (46–49).

What this vote was about

To strike the section that authorizes State attorneys general to sue Federal immigration authorities for alleged violations relating to the detention of aliens.

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats440
Republicans049
Independents20

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 4.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

How did Fetterman vote on Coons Amdt. No. 23?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Coons Amdt. No. 23 on January 15, 2025. The measure’s outcome was: Amendment Rejected.
Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.

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