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U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania

John Fetterman

Democrat · Pennsylvania

Former Lieutenant Governor and mayor, elected in 2022 despite having a stroke during campaign. Distinctive style (tattoos, hoodies). Has shifted rightward on some issues including Israel and immigration.

Record

Democrat who has shifted on some issues. Strong labor and healthcare progressive who became notably hawkish on Israel support. Moved toward centrist positions on immigration, breaking from progressive caucus on some votes.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4538 — A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating Washington's Trail-1753 as a national historic trail, and for other purposes. (Introduced, May 14, 2026)
  • S.4470 — Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 30, 2026)
  • S.4045 — Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 10, 2026)
  • S.3796 — Ohio River Restoration Program Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 5, 2026)
  • S.3733 — A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application. (Introduced, Jan 29, 2026)
  • S.3660 — Credit Card Fairness Act (Introduced, Jan 15, 2026)
  • S.3468 — National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025 (Reported, Dec 11, 2025)
  • S.2929 — Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025 (Introduced, Sep 29, 2025)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Aviation, Space, and Innovation
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Telecommunications and Media
  • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations

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