Nevada Senators Support Vote to End Government Shutdown
On Sunday, the Senate took a key step toward ending the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, agreed to move forward. This vote did not guarantee an extension of health care subsidies, which caused frustration among many in their party.
Senate Vote Details
In a procedural vote, the Senate approved 60-40 to advance legislation aimed at funding the government and scheduling a future vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire in January. Final passage may take several days if Democrats push back and delay the process.
Disagreement Over Health Care Subsidies
The deal does not ensure the continuation of Affordable Care Act subsidies, a key demand by Democrats for nearly six weeks. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer voted against advancing the bill, joined by most Democrats except for eight.
Position of Nevada Senators
Catherine Cortez Masto had repeatedly supported the Republican-backed plan to end the shutdown, although previously she and Jacky Rosen differed on the issue. Rosen had stated that Nevadans did not send her to Washington to “cave” to Republicans. The prolonged shutdown's impact ultimately influenced their decision to act.
"Nevadans had not sent me to Washington to 'cave' to Republicans." – Jacky Rosen
"The costs of the longest shutdown in American history became too much to bear." – Context on decision
Author’s summary: Nevada Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto broke party ranks to support moving forward on a bill to end the shutdown, despite unresolved debates over health care subsidies.