Nevada Senators Vote to Halt Government Shutdown
After the Senate convened on a rare Sunday session, Nevada’s U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto voted in favor of a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government. The agreement was reached despite the absence of a guaranteed extension for health care subsidies.
Senator Jacky Rosen’s Statement
President Trump and Republicans are weaponizing their power to bring suffering to working people.
Rosen emphasized her continued commitment to ensuring that the Affordable Care Act tax credits are extended. She reiterated her stance against rising health care costs, an issue that has worsened during the shutdown.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s Statement
I know the pain people are feeling during the government shutdown.
Cortez Masto pledged to push for a comprehensive bipartisan budget for 2026 once the government reopens, aiming to restore the funding previously cut by President Trump.
Context
The prolonged shutdown placed significant financial and emotional strain on working families across Nevada. Both senators underscored their intent to represent constituents affected by stalled services and rising living costs.
Author’s summary: Nevada Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto backed a deal to reopen the government, promising continued efforts to protect health care access and restore federal funding.