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Motion to Invoke Cloture: Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

December 17, 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 (69–27).

What this vote was about

Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats1726
Republicans510
Independents11

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 651.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

How did Fetterman vote on cloture for Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on December 17, 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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