Fetterman Voting Record S.J.Res. 43
November 15, 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 Defeated (49–50).
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 providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 1 | 47 |
| Republicans | 48 | 0 |
| Independents | 0 | 3 |
In total, 99 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 1 vote. 1 senator did not vote. Senate Democrats split 1–47 and Republicans 48–0. Independents split 0–3. Fetterman’s Nay was one of 47 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 310.
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 S.J.Res. 43?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on S.J.Res. 43 on November 15, 2023. The measure’s outcome was: Joint Resolution Defeated.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.