Fetterman Voting Record Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Murray Amdt. No. 1388 to H.R. 815
February 11, 2024 · On the Cloture Motion
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 Cloture Motion Agreed to (67–27).
What kind of vote this was
This was a cloture vote — a vote on whether to end debate so the Senate can move to a final decision on the question. Approval required a three-fifths 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 | 47 | 0 |
| Republicans | 18 | 26 |
| Independents | 2 | 1 |
In total, 94 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 40 votes. 6 senators did not vote. Senate Democrats split 47–0 and Republicans 18–26. Independents split 2–1. Fetterman’s Yea was one of 47 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 2, Vote No. 44.
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 Invoke Cloture Re: Murray Amdt. No. 1388 to H.R. 815?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Murray Amdt. No. 1388 to H.R. 815 on February 11, 2024. The measure’s outcome was: Cloture Motion Agreed to.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.