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Confirmation: Emil Bove III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit

July 29, 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 (50–49).

What this vote was about

Emil J. Bove III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats045
Republicans502
Independents02

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 448.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote to confirm Emil Bove III, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit?
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Confirmation: Emil Bove III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit on July 29, 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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