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Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael G. Waltz to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations

September 19, 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 (47–45).

What this vote was about

Michael G. Waltz, of Florida, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the Rank of Ambassador, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats342
Republicans441
Independents02

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 529.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

How did Fetterman vote on cloture for Michael G. Waltz to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael G. Waltz to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations on September 19, 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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