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John Fetterman

John Fetterman

United States Senator

Appears in 4 stories

Born: 1969 (age 56 years), Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania (2019–2023) and Mayor of Braddock (2006–2019)
Spouse: Gisele Barreto Fetterman (m. 2008)
Education: Harvard Kennedy School (1999), Albright College (1991), Central York High School (1987), and more

Notable Quotes

"Our commitment to Israel must be absolute and I fully support this attack. Keep wiping out Iranian leadership and the nuclear personnel." — Statement on the strikes, February 28, 2026

"This shutdown will have no functional impact on ICE." — February 12, 2026

"I reject the calls to defund or abolish ICE."

Stories

Congress confronts its war powers as US-Iran conflict escalates without authorization

Rule Changes

Voted against every war powers resolution; lone Democratic holdout throughout the conflict

The House voted 215-208 on June 3 to order President Trump to end military operations in Iran, the first time either chamber passed such a measure on a final vote since the conflict began February 28. Four Republicans broke with their leadership: Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The Senate advanced a parallel resolution 50-47 in May but has not scheduled a final vote.

Updated Jun 4

Department of Homeland Security shutdown over immigration enforcement

Rule Changes

Sole Democrat yes on seventh funding attempt; shutdown ends on eighth

The U.S. Senate passed a DHS funding bill by voice vote at 2:20 a.m. on March 27, 2026. It ends the partial shutdown that began February 14 for most agencies, but leaves out ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations and most U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Updated May 29

2026 federal spending showdown

Rule Changes

Only Democrat planning to vote for spending package

A three-day partial government shutdown ended February 3 when the House passed a split funding package 217-214 and Trump signed it. The deal provides full-year appropriations for five agencies through September and extends DHS funding through February 13.

Updated May 23

Senate confirms Warsh to Federal Reserve Board

Rule Changes

Sole Democrat to vote for Warsh as Fed chair

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the 17th Federal Reserve chair on May 13, 54-45—the closest such vote on record. He took over on May 15, when Jerome Powell's term expired and Powell stepped back to a regular governor seat.

Updated May 15