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119th Congress Roll call 6 Other

Ernst Amdt No. 8, As Amended

January 20, 2025 · On the Amendment

Fetterman voted: Yea ⚑

Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on this measure. On this vote, Fetterman broke with the majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. The final result was Amendment Agreed to (75–24).

What this vote was about

To include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention.

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats2223
Republicans520
Independents11

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 6.

View the official record on Senate.gov

Questions & answers

How did John Fetterman vote on Ernst Amdt No. 8, As Amended?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Ernst Amdt No. 8, As Amended on January 20, 2025. The measure’s outcome was: Amendment Agreed to.
Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
No. On this vote Fetterman broke with the majority of Senate Democrats.

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