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Graham Amdt. No. 5281

April 22, 2026 · 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 Agreed to (98–0).

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 the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States.

How the parties split

CaucusYeaNay
Democrats440
Republicans520
Independents20

In total, 98 senators voted on this question. The question was decided by a margin of 98 votes. 2 senators did not vote. Senate Democrats split 44–0 and Republicans 52–0. 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 2, Vote No. 92.

View the official record on Senate.gov

This vote in Fetterman’s record

This site groups the vote under Immigration & the border. Across 36 votes in that cluster, Fetterman voted Yea 18 times and Nay 16 times, and broke with the Democratic caucus majority on 5 of them (13.9%).

Questions and answers

How did Fetterman vote on Graham Amdt. No. 5281?
Senator John Fetterman voted Yea on Graham Amdt. No. 5281 on April 22, 2026. The measure’s outcome was: Amendment Agreed to.
Did Fetterman vote with his party on this?
Yes. On this vote Fetterman voted with the majority of Senate Democrats.

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