Sanders Amdt. No. 2126
April 5, 2025 · On the Amendment
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 Amendment Rejected (47–52).
What kind of vote this was
This was a vote on an amendment — a proposed change to the text of the underlying measure. Approval required a simple majority.
What this vote was about
To make sure the Senate can increase the Federal minimum wage to $17 an hour by a simple majority vote.
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 44 | 0 |
| Republicans | 1 | 52 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 |
In total, 99 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 5 votes. 1 senator did not vote. Senate Democrats split 44–0 and Republicans 1–52. Independents split 2–0. Fetterman’s Yea was one of 44 cast by Senate Democrats.
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 184.
This vote in Fetterman’s record
This site groups the vote under Jobs, taxes & the economy. Across 117 votes in that cluster, Fetterman voted Yea 51 times and Nay 49 times, and broke with the Democratic caucus majority on 8 of them (6.8%).
Questions and answers
- How did Fetterman vote on Sanders Amdt. No. 2126?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Sanders Amdt. No. 2126 on April 5, 2025. The measure’s outcome was: Amendment Rejected.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.
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