Democrats Demand Ouster of Sen. John Fetterman After He Votes to Advance Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary

Sen. John Fetterman is facing major backlash for casting the deciding vote to advance a Republican-backed nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security.

Fetterman sided with Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, helping move forward the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin.

The vote was 8–7, with Fetterman breaking ranks and sealing the outcome.

The decision triggered immediate anger from Democrats, with some openly calling for him to be removed.