Confirmation: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
February 13, 2025 · On the Nomination
Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on this measure. On this vote, Fetterman voted with the majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. The final result was Nomination Confirmed (52–48).
What this vote was about
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
How the parties split
| Caucus | Yea | Nay |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 45 |
| Republicans | 52 | 1 |
| Independents | 0 | 2 |
Primary source
U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 52.
View the official record on Senate.govQuestions & answers
- How did John Fetterman vote on Confirmation: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services?
- Senator John Fetterman voted Nay on Confirmation: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services on February 13, 2025. The measure’s outcome was: Nomination Confirmed.
- Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
- Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.
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