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Fetterman Apologizes as He Breaks With Democrats to Advance Government Funding Vote

His 40-day push now backs a stopgap that omits an ACA subsidy extension, prompting criticism from within his party.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 08: U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) walks to vote at the U.S. Capitol on October 08, 2025 in Washington, DC. The government remains shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding deal last week. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Sen. John Fetterman said the shutdown was a failure and apologized to military personnel, SNAP recipients, government workers and Capitol Police who have gone unpaid.
  • He noted he cast 15 votes over roughly 40 days to reopen the government, framing his stance as choosing country over party.
  • A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent joined Republicans to advance a continuing resolution toward a final vote to restore funding.
  • The advancing measure does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, drawing complaints that Democrats secured little in return.
  • Progressive backlash intensified, with public criticism from figures such as Sunny Hostin and posts by Reps. Brendan Boyle and Conor Lamb, as reports surfaced of potential 2028 primary challenges in Pennsylvania.