Nevada's U.S. Senators Vote to Stop Government Shutdown
After voting in favor of a deal to end the government shutdown, Nevada Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto issued public statements expressing their positions and future goals.
Senator Jacky Rosen's Statement
Senator Jacky Rosen says President Trump and Republicans are using their authority as a political weapon, causing harm to working Americans.
She vowed to continue advocating for the extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits and to push back against decisions that increase health care costs during and after the shutdown.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's Statement
Senator Cortez Masto says she understands the hardship people are experiencing while the government remains closed.
She promised that once the government fully reopens, she will prioritize passing a comprehensive, bipartisan budget for 2026 to restore critical funding cut under President Trump’s administration.
Background
The statements followed a rare Sunday session of the Senate, during which moderate Democrats agreed to move forward even without guaranteed extensions to health care support programs. The decision reflects growing urgency among lawmakers to address the economic strain caused by the shutdown.
Author’s Summary
Rosen and Cortez Masto backed the deal to reopen the government, urging swift bipartisan action to rebuild programs and aid workers suffering from the shutdown.