Fetterman, who is facing scrutiny after former staffers have raised concerns about his mental health, has missed nearly every committee hearing and regularly skips votes.
He’s a senator, so it would be the state of Pennsylvania.
From my googling, there’s no legal mechanism in Pennsylvania to recall an elected official. However, even if there was, recalling a member of the U.S. Congress would be unconstitutional.
The Senate would have to throw him out, and that’s not likely as long as the Republicans benefit from having him there.
The state has no say in the matter. Neither does the Democratic caucus. The Constitution defines the circumstances under which a member of Congress could be removed. The only way to change that would be via an amendment to the Constitution.
Can his district initiate a recall vote?
He’s a senator, so it would be the state of Pennsylvania.
From my googling, there’s no legal mechanism in Pennsylvania to recall an elected official. However, even if there was, recalling a member of the U.S. Congress would be unconstitutional.
The Senate would have to throw him out, and that’s not likely as long as the Republicans benefit from having him there.
I think it should be up to the Democratic caucus then the State has to have a referendum on whether or not he stays.
The state has no say in the matter. Neither does the Democratic caucus. The Constitution defines the circumstances under which a member of Congress could be removed. The only way to change that would be via an amendment to the Constitution.