Fetterman Voting Record Barrasso Amdt. No. 999
July 27, 2023 · On the Amendment
Fetterman voted: Yea
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on this measure. On this vote, Fetterman voted with the majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. The final result was Amendment Agreed to (96–3).
What kind of vote this was
This was a vote on an amendment — a proposed change to the text of the underlying measure. Approval required a three-fifths majority.
What this vote was about
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Nuclear Fuel Security Program, expand the American Assured Fuel Supply Program, establish an HALEU for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Demonstration Projects Program, and submit a report on a civil nuclear credit program, and to enhance programs to build workforce capacity to meet critical mission needs of the Department of Energy.
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 45 | 2 |
| Republicans | 49 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 1 |
In total, 99 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 93 votes. 1 senator did not vote. Senate Democrats split 45–2 and Republicans 49–0. Independents split 2–1. Fetterman’s Yea was one of 45 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 202.
This vote in Fetterman’s record
This site groups the vote under Energy & climate. Across 109 votes in that cluster, Fetterman voted Yea 43 times and Nay 56 times, and broke with the Democratic caucus majority on 6 of them (5.5%).
Questions and answers
- How did Fetterman vote on Barrasso Amdt. No. 999?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Barrasso Amdt. No. 999 on July 27, 2023. The measure’s outcome was: Amendment Agreed to.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.