The Senate is moving ahead with a bill that would reopen the government. Here's why WA's senators voted NO: [View all]

The U.S. Senate has voted to move ahead with a bill that would fund and reopen the government. Seven democrats and one independent joined Republicans to approve it.

Washington’s U.S. Senators, both Democrats, were not among them, explaining that the measure fails to extend tax credits that keep health insurance premiums accessible under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

“This bill doesn’t address the core issue that millions of Americans will no longer be able to afford ACA insurance coverage next year,” said U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.

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“I voted no,” U.S. Senator Patty Murray said about the measure Senators agreed to Sunday night. “As long as there is still any time left to reverse the MAGA health care hike, I believe we must do everything we can to force Republicans to the negotiating table.”

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