Nevada's U.S. Senators vote to stop government shutdown

Nevada's U.S. Senators Support Government Reopening

Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto voted in favor of a deal to reopen the government and released statements following their decision.

Senate Gathering and Agreement

A rare Sunday session in the Senate resulted in a group of moderate Democrats agreeing to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.

Concerns Over Health Care Costs

During the shutdown, many Democrats, including Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto, have actively opposed the rising health care expenses affecting working Americans.

Statements from Senator Jacky Rosen

“President Trump and Republicans are weaponizing their power to bring suffering to working people.”

She affirmed her commitment to fight for the extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits despite the current vote.

Statements from Senator Catherine Cortez Masto

“I know the pain people are feeling during the government shutdown.”

She emphasized that once the government reopens, her priority will be to work towards passing a full, bipartisan budget for 2026 to restore funding cut by President Trump.

Summary

Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto voted to end the shutdown, highlighting their ongoing efforts to protect health care subsidies and restore funding through bipartisan cooperation.

Both senators underscore the urgent need to support working families and restore government functions swiftly.

2 News Nevada — 2025-11-10