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Confirmation: Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

December 17, 2025 · On the Nomination

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 Nomination Confirmed (71–29).

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
Democrats1728
Republicans530
Independents11

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 652.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote to confirm Douglas Weaver, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Confirmation: Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on December 17, 2025. The measure’s outcome was: Nomination Confirmed.
Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
No. On this vote Fetterman broke with the majority of Senate Democrats.

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