Jul 30vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 181On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49–50 in U.S. Senate.
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John's record on Defense & military
240 records, Jan 23, 2023 → Jul 30, 2026 · 170 votes (35 against the majority) · 70 statements
JULY 2026
Jul 27press release
OPINION: Why I changed my mind about the filibuster
The 60-vote Senate rule forces compromise. Democrats were wrong to attack it. The Washington Post By: John Fetterman It’s not often you hear someone in D.C. admit they were wrong, let alone horribly wrong — and the entire Democratic Party…
Jul 23vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 180On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–49 in U.S. Senate.
Jul 21press release
Fetterman Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, comprehensive legislation that would end the harmful federal prohibition of…
JUNE 2026
Jun 24vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 185On the Motion to Proceed — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the …
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47–50 in U.S. Senate.
Jun 23vote · against the majority
✗ NOH.Con.Res. 86On the Concurrent Resolution — A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to…
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to 50–48 in U.S. Senate.
Jun 16vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 172On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–48 in U.S. Senate.
Jun 5vote · against the majority
✓ YESS. 1318On the Motion to Proceed — A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish s…
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47–52 in U.S. Senate.
MAY 2026
May 19vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 185On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Agreed to 50–47 in U.S. Senate.
May 14press release
Fetterman Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Bill to Protect Washington’s Trail
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Washington’s Trail — 1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to…
May 13vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 163On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49–50 in U.S. Senate.
APRIL 2026
Apr 30vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 184On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–50 in U.S. Senate.
Apr 30press release
Fetterman, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Halt Removal of Afghan Allies to DRC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 29 of his colleagues in writing to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising alarm over the Trump Administration’s reported plans to transfer Afghan interpreters and allies…
Apr 28vote · against the majority
✓ YESS.J.Res. 124On the Point of Order — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Rep…
Point of Order Well Taken 51–47 in U.S. Senate.
Apr 23press release
ICYMI: U.S. Senator John Fetterman Joins Meghan McCain to Talk Family Life, Mental Health, Psychedelics, Politics
Watch the full interview here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Meghan McCain on Citizen McCain for a conversation around mental health and his own struggles with depression, being a family man, what…
Apr 22vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 114On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 46–51 in U.S. Senate.
Apr 15vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 138On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Gove…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 36–63 in U.S. Senate.
Apr 15vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 123On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–52 in U.S. Senate.
Apr 15vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 32On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Gove…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 40–59 in U.S. Senate.
MARCH 2026
Mar 24vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 116On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53 in U.S. Senate.
Mar 18vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 118On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53 in U.S. Senate.
Mar 12press release
Inquirer: Fetterman, McCormick: Here’s why we’re behind a bipartisan plan to help first-time home buyers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) penned a Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed in support of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act discussing its importance for Pennsylvanians and all…
Mar 4vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 104On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against th…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53 in U.S. Senate.
FEBRUARY 2026
Feb 10press release
Fetterman Secures Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funds for Pennsylvania Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $289,366,974 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding was included in the eleven FY26 Appropriations bills signed into law, supporting 121 projects…
JANUARY 2026
Jan 30press release
Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices, and build…
Jan 26press release
Fetterman Statement on Department of Homeland Security in Minnesota, Minibus Appropriations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released a statement responding to growing concerns over the Department of Homeland Security and the upcoming minibus appropriations vote: “Ms. Good and Mr. Pretti should still…
Jan 8press release
Fetterman Statement on Voting For War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 51 of his colleagues in voting for S.J.Res. 98, the Venezuela War Powers Resolution. Senator Fetterman released the following statement: “I believe the arrest of Maduro…
Jan 5vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN12-1On the Nomination — Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Nomination Confirmed 50–35 in U.S. Senate.
DECEMBER 2025
Dec 18vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN12-1On the Cloture Motion — Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Cloture Motion Agreed to 58–36 in U.S. Senate.
NOVEMBER 2025
Nov 20press release
Fetterman, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration to Stop Stalling Toxic Chemical Cleanups, Protect Military Families and Nearby Communities
Trump Administration Delaying Toxic PFAS Chemical Cleanup at Approximately 150 Military Installations, Putting Remediation Efforts on Hold for Nearly a Decade in Some Cases WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA)…
OCTOBER 2025
Oct 16vote · against the majority
✓ YESH.R. 4016On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30,…
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 50–44 in U.S. Senate.
Oct 16press release
Fetterman Statement on Vote to Consider House’s Defense Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) voted to consider H.R.4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. Senator Fetterman released the following statement: “I voted YES to start considering the House’s…
Oct 8vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 83On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been a…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 48–51 in U.S. Senate.
SEPTEMBER 2025
Sep 24press release
Fetterman Cosponsors Bill to Protect Veterans and Low-Income Families from Housing Discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) cosponsored the bicameral Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025, introduced by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA). This bill aims to make it easier for veterans…
Sep 22press release
Fetterman, Houlahan Back Court Fight Against Trump Admin Cuts to USDA Farm and Food Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) filed an amicus brief in support of a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the…
Sep 18press release
With Federal Workers Under Attack, Fetterman Joins Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman helped introduce a bipartisan legislation to repeal two union-busting executive orders and restore collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for federal workers. The…
AUGUST 2025
3 votes with the majorityJULY 2025
Jul 30vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 41On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense article…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 27–70 in U.S. Senate.
Jul 30vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 34On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Gove…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 24–73 in U.S. Senate.
Jul 22vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN22-7On the Nomination — Bradley Hansell, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
Nomination Confirmed 61–35 in U.S. Senate.
Jul 21press release
Fetterman Backs Effort to Rein in Corporate Greed and Cut Costs for Pennsylvania Families
Text of Bill (PDF) | Bill One-Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) co-sponsored the Price Gouging Prevention Act, a bill that helps the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general stop…
Jul 17vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN22-7On the Cloture Motion — Bradley Hansell, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
Cloture Motion Agreed to 57–31 in U.S. Senate.
JUNE 2025
Jun 27vote · against the majority
✗ NOS.J.Res. 59On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic …
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53 in U.S. Senate.
Jun 24vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN26-50On the Nomination — Daniel Zimmerman, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Nomination Confirmed 61–35 in U.S. Senate.
Jun 23vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN26-50On the Cloture Motion — Daniel Zimmerman, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Cloture Motion Agreed to 58–33 in U.S. Senate.
Jun 17press release
Fetterman, Hagerty, Padilla, Hawley Introduce Bill to Fully Support Families of Fallen Federal Workers
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce and Regulatory Affairs, led Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Josh Hawley (R-MO)…
Jun 10press release
ICYMI: Fetterman, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Answers on Un-American Transgender Military Ban
Washington, D.C. – On June 5, 2025, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined 21 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Defense Secretary Hegseth to reverse course and not implement the Trump…
Jun 3vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN22-16On the Cloture Motion — Dale Marks, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Cloture Motion Agreed to 66–28 in U.S. Senate.
Jun 3vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN22-16On the Nomination — Dale Marks, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Nomination Confirmed 72–26 in U.S. Senate.
MAY 2025
May 30press release
Fetterman Demands Answers as Trump Admin Encourages Max $200k Pay for Political Appointees While Firing Veterans, Cancer Researchers, & More
“Padding the pockets of political operatives while firing food safety inspectors is nothing short of an egregious abuse of taxpayer dollars.” Washington, D.C. – On May 28, 2025, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined his colleagues in a…
May 28press release
ICYMI: Fetterman, Cornyn, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Aid Recovery of Nazi-Confiscated Art
Washington, D.C. – On May 22, 2025, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues to introduce the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act, which would aid in the recovery of Nazi-looted art…
May 16press release
Fetterman, Moore, Sorensen Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to DoD Secretary Hegseth on Critical Hiring Freeze Exemptions
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01), and Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth encouraging the Department of Defense…
May 9press release
Senators Fetterman, Kelly, Young, Murkowski, and Colleagues Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Boost American Shipbuilding, Strengthen US Economy and National Security
Washington, D.C. – On April 30, 2025, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Todd Young (R-IN), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to introduce the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security…
May 8press release
Fetterman Backs Bill to Expand and Protect Union Rights for VA Health Workers
“Trump and Musk are thoughtlessly axing thousands of VA staff, threatening to fire thousands more, and fighting to take away the bargaining rights of all VA staff on top of it. This bill is an alternative approach.” Washington, D.C.…
May 7press release
Fetterman, Cotton, Deluzio Introduce Bill to Invest in American Military Depots
Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Depot Investment Reform Act to help military depots across the United States respond to rapidly changing national security needs around…
APRIL 2025
Apr 22press release
Fetterman, Duckworth, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration Ban on Trans Military Service
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with 12 of their fellow Senate Democratic colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth condemning President Trump’s…
Apr 9press release
Senators Fetterman, Warner, Kaine, Sanders Question HHS Secretary Kennedy on Decision to Fire Workers Tasked with Protecting Coal Miner Health and Safety
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), along with Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,…
Apr 5press release
Fetterman Rejects GOP Budget Slashing Medicaid, SNAP for Billionaire Tax Breaks
Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate passed the 2025 Budget Resolution along party lines after Senate Republicans blocked 19 amendments to protect Americans’ Medicaid, Medicare and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Apr 4press release
Senators Fetterman, Justice Introduce Legislation to Prevent Tragic Drug Deaths in Prisons
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) to introduce the Bureau of Prisons Security Check and Action against Narcotics in Mail Act (BOP SCAN Mail Act). This bipartisan legislation…
Apr 4press release
STATEMENT: Fetterman Backs Labor Union Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Attack on Collective Bargaining
“SEE YOU IN COURT” Washington, D.C. – Today, a coalition of labor unions representing federal workers filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s recent efforts to slash the federal workforce, destroy the sacred right to…
MARCH 2025
Mar 26press release
Fetterman leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand VA Burial Benefits, Ensure Veterans and Their Families Can Be Honored Together
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act, a bipartisan bill to permanently expand the Department of Veterans’ Affairs…
Mar 14vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN12-16On the Nomination — Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
Nomination Confirmed 59–40 in U.S. Senate.
Mar 14vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN12-16On the Cloture Motion — Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
Cloture Motion Agreed to 56–39 in U.S. Senate.
FEBRUARY 2025
Feb 13press release
Fetterman Urges Trump Admin to Reverse Measures Banning Transgender Troops from Military
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) condemned the Trump Administration’s decision to bar transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military and called for an immediate reversal of these policies. In a video…
Feb 7press release
Fetterman Presses Defense Department to Modernize Mental Health Support for Servicemembers
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, Director of the Defense Health Agency, urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to consider allocating funds for new mental…
Feb 4vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN11-5On the Nomination — Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Nomination Confirmed 77–23 in U.S. Senate.
Feb 4press release
Fetterman, Slotkin, and Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Strategic Petroleum Reserve Sales to Foreign Adversaries
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) to introduce the Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act. The bipartisan bill would prohibit the sale or…
JANUARY 2025
Jan 24press release
Fetterman Secures Victory for Pennsylvania Workers with New Rule to End Decades-Long Pay Disparity
2,100+ Federal Workers in PA Will Get Pay Raises Under New Rule Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) applauded the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for publishing a rule that will end a decades-long pay…
Jan 21vote · against the majority
✓ YESPN11-7On the Motion to Proceed — Peter Hegseth, of Tennessee, to be Secretary of Defense
Motion to Proceed Agreed to 53–45 in U.S. Senate.
Jan 17press release
Fetterman Celebrates $132 Million CHIPS Act Boost for Pennsylvania’s Semiconductor Manufacturing in Bethlehem and Easton
Braddock, PA — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) celebrated the Department of Commerce’s announcement of two CHIPS Act funding awards for semiconductor production in the commonwealth. The investments include up to $79 million to…
DECEMBER 2024
Dec 23press release
Fetterman, Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of Bill Honoring D-Day Hero Henry Parham
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator John Fetterman celebrated the Senate’s unanimous passage of a bipartisan bill to name the new Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the Henry…
Dec 18press release
Fetterman on National Defense Authorization Act Vote
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a bipartisan manner. While this must-pass bill largely supports our national defense, Speaker Mike Johnson included a provision…
Dec 3press release
Fetterman, Casey Celebrate Catherine Henry’s Confirmation to Federal Bench
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) celebrate the Senate’s confirmation of Catherine Henry to serve as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of…
NOVEMBER 2024
3 votes with the majorityOCTOBER 2024
Oct 11press release
Fetterman Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Move to Fix Pay Disparity for Federal Workers
Braddock, PA – Today, after more than a year of advocacy from Sen. Fetterman and several of his colleagues, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed rule that aims to correct a decades-old problem that has shortchanged…
Oct 2press release
Sens. Fetterman, Cramer Introduce Bill to Expand Burial Benefits for Veterans and Their Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act, a bipartisan bill to permanently expand the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) burial benefits. This…
Oct 1press release
Fetterman on Iran Missile Attack on Israel
Braddock, PA — Today, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Senator Fetterman released the following statement in response: “Any move Iran makes against Israel, my voice and vote follows Israel to ensure they have whatever resources…
SEPTEMBER 2024
Sep 25press release
Fetterman, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Care Access for Selected Reservists
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Affordable Mental Health Care for Selected Reserve Act, a bipartisan effort to remove cost-sharing barriers that prevent Selected Reserve…
Feb 29vote · against the majority
✓ YESS.J.Res. 60On the Motion to Discharge — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Gove…
Motion to Discharge Rejected 13–79 in U.S. Senate.
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