Fetterman Voting Record Confirmation: John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
April 14, 2026 · On the Nomination
Fetterman voted: Nay
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on this measure. On this vote, Fetterman voted with the majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. The final result was Nomination Confirmed (53–46).
What this vote was about
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 44 |
| Republicans | 53 | 0 |
| Independents | 0 | 2 |
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 2, Vote No. 76.
Questions & answers
- Did Fetterman vote to confirm John Thomas Shepherd, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Confirmation: John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas on April 14, 2026. The measure’s outcome was: Nomination Confirmed.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.
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