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What are John Fetterman’s most important votes?

A handful of high-profile votes account for most of Fetterman’s reputation as a party-crossing Democrat: confirming Pam Bondi (the only Senate Democrat to do so), Iran war-powers resolutions, the 2025 government shutdown, the Huckabee ambassadorship, and sanctioning the ICC. Here is exactly what he did on each — with the official record.

Data as of September 6, 2026 · Source: U.S. Senate roll-call records

Confirmation of Pam Bondi as Attorney General

Pam Bondi’s confirmation as Attorney General drew attention because Fetterman was the only member of the Senate Democratic caucus to vote to confirm her.

Confirmation of Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel

Mike Huckabee’s confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Israel was a near-party-line vote; Fetterman’s position is part of his broader pro-Israel record.

Sanctioning the International Criminal Court

A measure to sanction the International Criminal Court split the two parties; Fetterman’s vote reflects his stance on Israel-related foreign policy.

Iran war-powers resolution

On resolutions to limit presidential war powers regarding Iran, Fetterman has repeatedly parted from most Democrats — at times as the lone Democratic vote.

Government funding / shutdown resolution

During the prolonged 2025 government-funding standoff, Fetterman was among a small group of Democrats who voted with Republicans on funding and reopening measures.