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Amid Talk of a Party Switch, Fetterman Vows ‘Never’

By: Carl Hulse — 1 August 2026 at 01:41

Changing one’s affiliation is rare in the Senate, but it can have big consequences. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he is staying put as a Democrat.

Senator John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, at the Capitol this week.

These Democrats Voted With Republicans Against a Shutdown

By: Robert Jimison — 1 October 2025 at 19:24

Two Democratic senators and one independent who caucuses with them crossed party lines to support the G.O.P. plan to keep government funding flowing.

Menendez Rejects Democrats’ Calls to Resign, Prompting Talk of Expulsion

By: Karoun Demirjian — 28 September 2023 at 20:53

In a speech to fellow senators, the New Jersey Democrat maintained his innocence and reiterated his refusal to resign, causing one colleague to float the idea of forcing him out.

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey on his way to a closed-door meeting with fellow Senate Democrats on Thursday.