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 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 cause hardship for 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 acknowledged the pain felt by citizens during the shutdown. She pledged that once the government reopens, she will focus on passing a full, bipartisan budget for 2026 to restore funding previously cut by President Trump.
"I know the pain people are feeling during the government shutdown."
After Senator Rosen’s statement, Senator Cortez Masto also issued her own, reaffirming her dedication to restoring essential services and supporting bipartisan solutions.
"When the government opens, I will focus my efforts on passing a full, bipartisan budget for 2026, which would restore funding that President Trump cut."
Both senators remain committed to addressing the challenges faced by Nevadans and ensuring government stability.
Author’s summary: Nevada’s senators united to end the shutdown, prioritizing health care and bipartisan budget restoration while condemning political tactics that harm working families.