Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session
April 16, 2024 · On the Motion to Proceed
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 Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50–49).
What kind of vote this was
This was a vote on a motion to proceed — a vote on whether the Senate takes up the measure for consideration. Approval required a simple majority.
What this vote was about
A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 42 | 6 |
| Republicans | 7 | 42 |
| Independents | 1 | 1 |
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 42–6 and Republicans 7–42. Independents split 1–1. Fetterman’s Yea was one of 42 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 2, Vote No. 128.
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
- Did Fetterman vote for Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session on April 16, 2024. The measure’s outcome was: Motion to Proceed Agreed to.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.