Fetterman Voting Record Motion to Proceed to H.R. 815
February 9, 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 (64–19).
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 amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 48 | 0 |
| Republicans | 14 | 18 |
| Independents | 2 | 1 |
In total, 83 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 45 votes. 17 senators did not vote. Senate Democrats split 48–0 and Republicans 14–18. Independents split 2–1. Fetterman’s Yea was one of 48 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 2, Vote No. 42.
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 Motion to Proceed to H.R. 815?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Motion to Proceed to H.R. 815 on February 9, 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.