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Confirmation: Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

July 30, 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 (52–44).

What this vote was about

Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats041
Republicans521
Independents02

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 452.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote to confirm Joseph Kent, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence?
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Confirmation: Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence on July 30, 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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