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Confirmation: Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be National Cyber Director

August 2, 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 (59–35).

What this vote was about

Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be National Cyber Director

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats834
Republicans500
Independents11

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 497.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote to confirm Sean Cairncross, to be National Cyber Director?
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Confirmation: Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be National Cyber Director on August 2, 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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