Rosen Flips, Votes to Reopen Federal Government
Senator Jacky Rosen shifted her stance and voted in favor of reopening the federal government, which had faced the longest shutdown in U.S. history. On Sunday, a bipartisan framework emerged as several Senate Democrats joined Republicans to bring the closure to a vote.
“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 administration and congressional Republicans for using the shutdown as a political weapon that inflicted harm on working Americans, citing disruptions to SNAP benefits and the tourism sector due to halted air travel.
“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.”
She noted that the only progress secured was an agreement to advance a bill designed by Senate Democrats, aiming to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
“Let me be clear: I will keep fighting like hell to ensure we force Republicans to get this done.”
Author’s Summary
Senator Jacky Rosen supported reopening the government, condemning the shutdown’s effects and urging continued action to protect families’ health care access.