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Lefties and Dems Come COMPLETELY Unglued Over John Fetterman's Vote for Sen. Mullin and HERE Are the BEST

Fetterman’s vote helped move Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to the Senate floor, drawing criticism that the article answers with supportive commentary.

Lefties and Dems Come COMPLETELY Unglued Over John Fetterman's Vote for Sen. Mullin and HERE Are the BEST
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
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John Fetterman’s vote helped advance Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to the Senate floor. Fetterman said his support reflected the need for DHS leadership and his working relationship with Mullin; the article highlights and mocks social-media criticism of the vote.

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John Fetterman D · PA · SEN
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John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator whose vote advanced Mullin’s nomination from committee

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Conor Lamb
Former U.S. Representative (D-PA)

Former Pennsylvania representative whose social-media post criticized the vote

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose nominee is being considered

Joe Manchin, III
Former U.S. Senator (I-WV)
Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Person Fetterman said he had urged the president to fire

Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Trump’s nominee whose nomination Fetterman voted to advance

Kyrsten Sinema
Former U.S. Senator (I-AZ)
Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator cited as a comparison in a social-media criticism of Fetterman

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted against advancing Mullin’s nomination in committee

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Senate Committee Advances Markwayne Mullin’s Nomination

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead DHS, 8-7, with John Fetterman providing the only Democratic vote in favor. Left-leaning outlets center Democratic backlash and present Fetterman’s vote as controversial. Center outlets emphasize the committee vote and next Senate step, while also reporting criticism of Fetterman and Mullin. Right-leaning outlets present Fetterman’s break with Democrats as pivotal support for Mullin, with some also focusing on criticism of his vote.

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