Fetterman Voting Record H. J. Res. 42
May 16, 2023 · On the Joint Resolution
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 Joint Resolution Passed (56–43).
What kind of vote this was
This was a vote on a joint resolution — a measure that, like a bill, has the force of law if enacted. Approval required a simple majority.
What this vote was about
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 6 | 42 |
| Republicans | 48 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 1 |
In total, 99 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 13 votes. 1 senator did not vote. Senate Democrats split 6–42 and Republicans 48–0. Independents split 2–1. Fetterman’s Nay was one of 42 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 126.
This vote in Fetterman’s record
This site groups the vote under Procedural & other votes. Across 417 votes in that cluster, Fetterman voted Yea 245 times and Nay 150 times, and broke with the Democratic caucus majority on 45 of them (10.8%).
Questions and answers
- Did Fetterman vote for H. J. Res. 42?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on H. J. Res. 42 on May 16, 2023. The measure’s outcome was: Joint Resolution Passed.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.