(WHTM) — Pennsylvania’s two first-term senators sat in stark contrast to each other as they shared a stage Monday, but they found common ground.

Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dave McCormick participated in FOX Nation’s “The Senate Project,” an Oxford-style debate that brings legislators together to discuss topics. The event took place in Boston.

McCormick and Fetterman both expressed support for Nippon Steel’s proposed investment in U.S. Steel. Previously, both senators were vocal about their opposition to the Japanese company’s initial proposal to purchase the company.

They also agreed on “getting tough” on Russia and Iran, as well as sealing the border. Fetterman took aim at his own party for its handling of the issue.

In recent days, the Democratic Senator has found himself on the receiving end of party attacks.

Fetterman dismissed criticism from former staffers over missed votes in the Senate. He said he missed those votes because they were on Mondays.

“Those are travel days,” Fetterman said. “I have three young kids, and those are throwaway procedural votes that were never determinative, or they weren’t important, and that’s a choice that I made. If you want to attack me for that, go ahead, but I’d like to point out that Bernie and Senator Murray missed more, so why aren’t the left media yelling and demanding them or claiming they’re not doing their job? Be genuine on that.”

Sen. Fetterman said he will be present to vote on President Donald Trump’s spending plan. He said he is a “likely no” because of its changes to SNAP benefits.

McCormick said he will vote yes on the bill because it will root out waste, fraud and abuse.