John Fetterman — U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania
John Fetterman is a Democrat Senator representing Pennsylvania, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1969-08-15 |
| Bioguide ID | F000479 |
Election & Term History
John Fetterman has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2023.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, John Fetterman has cast 826 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- John Fetterman is more conservative than 100% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.176 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 100% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 826 |
| Votes with own party | 80.7% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 59 of 890 (6.6%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is John Fetterman in?
John Fetterman is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania.
How long has John Fetterman served in Congress?
John Fetterman's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
How does John Fetterman's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), John Fetterman is more conservative than 100% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 826 recorded votes.
How often does John Fetterman vote with their own party?
John Fetterman has voted with the majority of their own party on 80.7% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 59 of 890 recorded votes (6.6%).