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

Nevada Senators Support Move to End Government Shutdown

The Senate took an initial step on Sunday to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, agreed to proceed without guaranteed healthcare subsidy extensions. This decision frustrated many in their caucus who wanted to keep fighting for those provisions.

Senate Vote and Political Reactions

In a 60-40 test vote, the Senate moved toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government, with a follow-up vote planned on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that are set to expire in January. Final approval could take several more days if Democrats raise objections and delay the process.

“Nevadans had not sent her to Washington to ‘cave’ to Republicans,” said Jacky Rosen earlier, reflecting her previous stance on the issue.

Despite this, Rosen and Cortez Masto came together this time, prioritizing an end to the longest shutdown in American history. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer opposed moving forward with the package, joined by most of his Democratic colleagues, except for eight.

Key Details About the Agreement

The agreement does not guarantee extension of the ACA subsidies, a major point of contention for Democrats over the past six weeks.
Cortez Masto had previously supported Republican-backed legislation to end the shutdown, while Rosen had opposed it.
The shutdown's financial toll increased pressure on lawmakers to reach a compromise.

Author's Summary

The Nevada senators crossed party lines to support a tentative step toward ending the government shutdown, despite ongoing disputes over health care subsidies.

The Nevada Independent — 2025-11-10

Nevada Senators Support Move to End Government Shutdown

Senate Vote and Political Reactions

Key Details About the Agreement

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