Nevada senators Rosen, Cortez Masto cross party lines in vote to end shutdown - The Nevada Independent

Nevada Senators Support Ending Government Shutdown

On Sunday, the Senate took an initial step to end the government shutdown after moderate Democrats, including Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, agreed to move forward. This decision came without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, causing frustration among many in their party who wished to continue opposing the shutdown.

Senate Vote and Legislative Process

In a key procedural vote, the Senate approved moving toward compromise legislation by a 60-40 margin. This bill aims to fund the government and set up a future vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, which are set to expire in January. However, final approval may take several days, especially if Democrats raise objections and delay progress.

Concerns Over Health Care Subsidies

The agreement does not ensure that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies will be extended, a point of contention for Democrats who have demanded this for nearly six weeks. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer voted against advancing the package, joined by most of his Democratic colleagues.

Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto's Positions

Although Senator Cortez Masto had often supported Republican-backed legislation to end the shutdown, the two Nevada senators had previously differed. Rosen stated Nevadans did not send her to Washington to “cave” to Republicans. Yet, the extensive economic toll of the longest shutdown in U.S. history led both to support moving forward with the vote.

“Nevadans had not sent me to Washington to ‘cave’ to Republicans.” — Senator Jacky Rosen

Summary: Nevada Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto broke ranks with many Democrats to advance a vote ending the government shutdown, prioritizing progress despite unresolved disputes over health care subsidies.

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The Nevada Independent The Nevada Independent — 2025-11-10

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