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Shaheen Amdt. No. 436

February 21, 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 (48–52).

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 establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preserving and extending vital tax credits enacted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which make heath care accessible and affordable and that have led to the lowest uninsured rate in our Nation's history.

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats450
Republicans152
Independents20

In total, 100 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 4 votes. Senate Democrats split 45–0 and Republicans 1–52. Independents split 2–0. Fetterman’s Yea was one of 45 cast by Senate Democrats.

Primary source

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote — 119th Congress, Session 1, Vote No. 80.

View the official record on Senate.gov

This vote in Fetterman’s record

This site groups the vote under Health care & abortion. Across 69 votes in that cluster, Fetterman voted Yea 34 times and Nay 31 times, and broke with the Democratic caucus majority on 1 of them (1.4%).

Questions and answers

How did Fetterman vote on Shaheen Amdt. No. 436?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Shaheen Amdt. No. 436 on February 21, 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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