Senator Jacky Rosen Votes to End Government Shutdown
Senator Jacky Rosen issued a statement supporting a deal to reopen the government after a prolonged shutdown. She emphasized her efforts to hold President Trump and Republican colleagues responsible for the growing health care cost crisis during the closure.
“For the last 40 days, I’ve been fighting tooth and nail to hold President Trump and my Republican colleagues accountable and make sure Congress takes action to prevent a massive spike in health care costs for millions of hardworking families who will be financially devastated by these increases."
Rosen criticized the Republican-led shutdown, accusing President Trump and Washington Republicans of using their power harmfully, including cutting SNAP benefits and disrupting the tourism sector by halting air travel.
“Unfortunately, it’s become clear as we go deeper into the second month of this Republican government shutdown that President Trump and Washington Republicans are weaponizing their power in alarming ways to inflict unimaginable pain and suffering on working people, like fully withholding SNAP benefits and gutting our tourism industry by grinding air travel to a halt."
Senate Actions and Party Dynamics
The government shutdown discussions prompted a rare Sunday Senate session, where moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without guaranteed health care subsidy extensions. Throughout the shutdown, Rosen and many Democrats have actively opposed rising health care costs.
The current package approved by the Senate awaits passage through the House and President Trump's signature.
“Trump and his Republican cronies on Capitol Hill do not give a damn about hurting working people, and their conduct over the last month has been nothing short of appalling."
Author’s summary: Senator Jacky Rosen strongly opposes the Republican-led government shutdown, highlighting its harsh impact on working families and the urgent need to prevent soaring health care costs.