Summary
Seven Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans to support a deal to reopen the U.S. government, ending a long shutdown. These Democrats wanted to protect federal workers and address healthcare issues. They believed that the deal would help workers receive back pay and support programs for things like food assistance and healthcare for veterans.
Key Facts
- Seven Democrats and one independent voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown.
- The shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, with many government employees not being paid.
- Virginia Senator Tim Kaine supported the deal to protect workers and ensure they receive back pay.
- New Hampshire's Jeanne Shaheen helped craft the deal, highlighting its benefits for food assistance and veteran healthcare.
- Senator Maggie Hassan emphasized the need to support essential services and prevent rising healthcare costs.
- Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto voted to reopen the government, citing suffering federal workers and long food bank lines.
- Pennsylvania's John Fetterman continued voting to end the shutdown, stressing it was a mistake to let it happen.
- Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen initially clashed with her state's governor but highlighted concessions gained in the deal involving healthcare credits.
