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

Nevada's U.S. Senators Vote to Stop Government Shutdown

After the Senate’s rare Sunday session, Nevada Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto issued statements backing a bipartisan deal to reopen the government. The vote followed days of negotiation among moderate Democrats, who agreed to move forward despite lacking assurances on the continuation of health care subsidies.

Statements from Senator Jacky Rosen

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

Rosen emphasized her commitment to securing an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits and ensuring health care remains affordable for Nevadans.

Statements from Senator Catherine Cortez Masto

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

She noted her plan to advocate for a comprehensive, bipartisan budget for 2026, aimed at restoring the funding that had been cut by President Trump’s administration.

Both senators reaffirmed their dedication to protecting working families and stabilizing government services as the shutdown comes to an end.

Author’s Summary

Rosen and Cortez Masto supported the deal to reopen the government, pledging to address health care costs and restore funding in the upcoming budget cycle.

2 News Nevada — 2025-11-10