Joined the bill as a cosponsor.
S. 3462 · Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025
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John Fetterman
PA · U.S. Senate
John Fetterman approaches the national debt primarily by opposing cuts to social safety-net programs and arguing that deficits should be addressed by raising revenue from corporations and high earners. While he frequently criticizes legislation that increases the debt while delivering tax relief to the wealthy, we have not verified a comprehensive long-term debt stabilization framework or specific fiscal targets in the record reviewed so far.
In the Senate, Fetterman has focused his legislative activity on revenue enforcement and protecting entitlement funding. He was an original cosponsor of S. 4298Modern Action, the Stop CHEATERS Act, which seeks to generate federal revenue by strengthening tax enforcement against large corporations and high-income individuals. He also cosponsored S. 3462Modern Action to increase revenue for Social Security by requiring contributions on wages above the statutory cap, and he has voted against several congressional budget resolutions, including S. Con. Res. 33Modern Action and H. Con. Res. 14Modern Action.
During federal borrowing debates, Fetterman has rejected using the statutory debt limit as leverage to enforce spending cuts on basic assistance. In 2023, he urged the White Housepenncapital-star.com to invoke the 14th Amendment to avoid default rather than accept concessions on programs like food assistance, and reiterated on XX that the debt limit should not be used to extract cuts. He ultimately voted against that year's bipartisan debt limit legislation because it added restrictions to food assistance benefits.
Fetterman has also pointed directly to growing debt totals when opposing major Republican budget measures, stating in an official releasefetterman.senate.gov and on XX that he would not back packages that add trillions to the national debt while gutting safety-net programs. What remains unknown in his record is how he would handle broader structural deficit drivers outside of targeted tax increases, such as defense spending limits or entitlement cost reforms.
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Reduce the national debt by making wealthy people and corporations pay more
SupportsJohn Fetterman has supported asking billionaires to pay more in taxes to help reduce the national debt.
In a September 30, 2025 statement, he supported increased tax contributions from billionaires as a means of reducing the debt. The statement does not establish positions on broader spending, entitlement, defense, debt-ceiling, or fiscal-scoring policies.
Prevent default and end recurring debt-ceiling crises
SupportsJohn Fetterman has supported preventing a default on U.S. obligations.
In a May 17, 2023 statement, he called for guaranteeing the full faith and credit of the United States. This does not establish support for abolishing the debt ceiling, automatically linking it to enacted budgets, or a general position on debt-ceiling conditions.
This answer uses the specific statements and actions below. We consider what each bill or vote actually did; a bill number by itself is not treated as a position.
What they said
“It's time for billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes so we can bring down the debt”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“National debt headed for $40 trillion?”
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Joined the bill as a cosponsor.
S. 3462 · Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025
Joined as an original cosponsor.
S. 4632 · Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
This shows how the official voted on this decision. It does not show why they voted that way or prove their position on every part of the bill.
Voted against passing the full bill.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
This shows how the official voted on this decision. It does not show why they voted that way or prove their position on every part of the bill.
Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Joined as an original cosponsor.
S. 4298 · Stop CHEATERS Act
Fetterman colleagues reintroduce the billionaires income tax act
“It's time for billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes so we can bring down the debt”
Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 22 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
This shows how the official voted on this decision. It does not show why they voted that way or prove their position on every part of the bill.
Voted NO in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted to pass the full bill.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
Voted YES in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
This shows how the official voted on this decision. It does not show why they voted that way or prove their position on every part of the bill.
Voted YES in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Fetterman votes hell no on gops big beautiful bill
“National debt headed for $40 trillion?”
“I'll keep fighting to protect health care, defend nutrition assistance, block giveaways for billionaires, and prevent trillions more added to our national debt,”
“National debt headed for $40 trillion? ✅”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
Voted against passing the full bill.
H.Con.Res. 14 · Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
Voted NO in a procedural vote.
H.Con.Res. 14 · Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted against passing the full bill.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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John Fetterman cast a recorded vote on final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted YES in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Fetterman secures key wins for pennsylvania in defense bill
“Pennsylvania's military installations and defense industry continue to play a key role in supporting allies like Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel against attacks on democracy abroad.”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
Fetterman statement i cannot in good conscience support a debt ceiling proposal that pushes people into poverty
“It's time to stop playing games and guarantee the full faith and credit of the United States.”
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