John Fetterman Doesn’t Matter Anymore
Summary
The article reports that Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections gave the party control of both chambers of Congress and reduced Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman’s influence as a potential swing vote. It says Fetterman has often broken with Democrats on major votes, and that his record could complicate his chances of winning the party’s nomination if he seeks re-election in 2028.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections held Tuesday.
- It reports that Democrats gained at least seven Senate seats, bringing their total to at least 54, up from 47.
- Fetterman’s Senate term runs until 2029, and he has not said whether he will seek re-election in 2028.
- In May, Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose advancing a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before further strikes in Iran; the resolution failed 49–50.
- Fetterman was the only Senate Democrat to vote to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general and also supported Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary, according to the article.
- The article says Fetterman opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard and backed some Republican-authored bills to end the 2025 government shutdown.
- CQ/Roll Call’s party-unity vote studies named Fetterman the least party-loyal Democrat in the Senate, according to the article.
- The article reports that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro defeated Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity and that Democrats flipped four Republican-held House seats; it names Bob Harvie and Bob Brooks as winners in two of those districts.
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