Senate Divided on Key Vote as Several Senators Abstain
WASHINGTON – A recent roll call vote in the U.S. Senate on September 19, 2025, revealed stark partisan divisions and notable absences, highlighting the challenges facing the legislative body.The vote, occurring within the 119th congress, saw a mix of “Yea,” “Nay,” and “Not Voting” tallies across multiple states, signaling potential difficulties in achieving consensus on future legislation.
The outcome of this vote carries implications for ongoing debates on [insert topic of vote if known, otherwise omit], potentially impacting policy decisions and the confirmation of key appointments. With several senators choosing to abstain, the final result underscores the delicate balance of power within the Senate and the importance of every individual vote. The Senate will likely revisit similar issues in the coming weeks, making this vote a crucial indicator of future legislative battles.
Here’s a breakdown of the vote by state:
* Oregon: Senator Jeff Wyden (D-OR) voted Nay.
* Pennsylvania: senator john Fetterman (D-PA) voted Yea, while Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) also voted Yea.
* Rhode Island: Both Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Senator sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) voted Nay.
* South Carolina: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) voted Yea, while Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) did not vote.
* South Dakota: Senators John Rounds (R-SD) and Mike Thune (R-SD) both voted Yea.
* Tennessee: Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) did not vote, but Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) voted Yea.
* Texas: Both Senator John cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) voted Yea.
* Utah: Senator Chris Curtis (R-UT) voted yea,while Senator mike Lee (R-UT) did not vote.
* Vermont: Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Peter welch (D-VT) both voted Nay.
* Virginia: Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) both voted Nay.
* Washington: Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) both voted Nay.
* West Virginia: Senators shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Eric Justice (R-WV) both voted Yea.
* Wisconsin: Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted Nay, while Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) did not vote.
* Wyoming: Senators John barrasso (R-WY) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) both voted Yea.
