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John Fetterman: I had to make a decision: getting here and sticking my thumb in the door for three seconds for a procedural vote or…

On the recordMay 23, 2025
I had to make a decision: getting here and sticking my thumb in the door for three seconds for a procedural vote or spend Monday night as a dad-daughter date.
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John Fetterman
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Fetterman prioritizes family time over attending procedural Senate votes.

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