Fetterman Voting Record S. 3853
March 7, 2024 · 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 (69–30).
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 extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining.
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 46 | 2 |
| Republicans | 20 | 28 |
| Independents | 3 | 0 |
In total, 99 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 39 votes. 1 senator did not vote. Senate Democrats split 46–2 and Republicans 20–28. Independents split 3–0. Fetterman’s Yea was one of 46 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 118th Congress, Session 2, Vote No. 75.
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. 3853?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on S. 3853 on March 7, 2024. 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.