Fetterman Voting Record S. 870
April 20, 2023 · On Passage of the Bill
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 Bill Passed (95–2).
What kind of vote this was
This was a passage vote — a vote on whether the Senate approves the bill itself. Approval required a three-fifths majority.
What this vote was about
A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs.
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 47 | 0 |
| Republicans | 45 | 2 |
| Independents | 3 | 0 |
In total, 97 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 93 votes. 3 senators did not vote. Senate Democrats split 47–0 and Republicans 45–2. Independents split 3–0. Fetterman’s Yea was one of 47 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 94.
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. 870?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on S. 870 on April 20, 2023. The measure’s outcome was: Bill Passed.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.