Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto released statements after voting in favor of an agreement to end the government shutdown.
The vote followed a rare Sunday session in the Senate, where a group of moderate Democrats chose to move forward despite the absence of a guaranteed extension for health care subsidies.
President Trump and Republicans are weaponizing their power to bring suffering to working people.
Rosen emphasized her continued commitment to ensuring Republicans extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits after her supportive vote.
I know the pain people are feeling during the government shutdown.
She also expressed her intent, once the government reopens, to focus on passing a full, bipartisan budget for 2026 that would restore funding cut by President Trump.
Both senators prioritize reopening the government and working towards affordable health care and bipartisan budgeting despite recent challenges.
Author’s summary: Nevada’s senators united to reopen the government, pledging to fight for health care relief and a bipartisan 2026 budget amid ongoing political challenges.