Fetterman Voting Record Confirmation: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
January 5, 2026 · 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 (50–35).
What this vote was about
Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 6 | 33 |
| Republicans | 43 | 1 |
| Independents | 1 | 1 |
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 2, Vote No. 1.
Questions & answers
- Did Fetterman vote to confirm Keith Bass, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Confirmation: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense on January 5, 2026. 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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