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Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172

June 16, 2026 · On the Motion to Discharge

Fetterman voted: Nay

Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on this measure. On this vote, Fetterman broke with the majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. The final result was Motion to Discharge Rejected (47–48).

What this vote was about

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats421
Republicans447
Independents10

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 2, Vote No. 174.

View the official record on Senate.gov →

Questions & answers

Did Fetterman vote for Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172?
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172 on June 16, 2026. The measure’s outcome was: Motion to Discharge Rejected.
Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
No. On this vote Fetterman broke with the majority of Senate Democrats.

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