Nevada's U.S. Senators Vote to Stop Government Shutdown
Following their support for a deal to reopen the government, Senators Jacky Rosen and Cortez Masto released public statements. The vote came after a rare Sunday session in the Senate, where moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.
Both senators have been vocal about rising health care costs during the shutdown. Senator Jacky Rosen criticized President Trump and Republicans, stating they are using their power to inflict hardship on working people. She emphasized her commitment to fighting for the extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
"President Trump and Republicans are weaponizing their power to bring suffering to working people."
Senator Cortez Masto echoed these concerns, acknowledging the pain felt by Americans during the shutdown. She pledged to focus on passing a full, bipartisan budget for 2026 once the government reopens, aiming to restore funding that President Trump previously cut.
"I know the pain people are feeling during the government shutdown."
After Senator Rosen issued her statement, Senator Cortez Masto followed with her own, reaffirming her dedication to addressing the challenges faced by constituents.
Author's summary: Nevada's senators united in opposing the shutdown, prioritizing health care and bipartisan budget restoration while condemning political tactics that harm working families.