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Senate Shutdown Deal Lacks ACA Extension, Exposes Shaheen Family Rift

The plan reopens government through late January, deferring an ACA fix to a promised December vote.

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire was one of eight senators who broke with Democrats to move toward ending the government shutdown.
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Overview

  • Stefany Shaheen, a New Hampshire congressional candidate, said she cannot support the agreement because it lacks a guaranteed extension of ACA premium tax credits and cited Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to allow a vote.
  • Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was among seven Democrats, joined by independent Angus King, who voted to advance the package ending the 40-day shutdown without securing the subsidies.
  • Jeanne Shaheen defended her vote as the only deal available to reopen government and to begin negotiations on extending the credits.
  • The package funds federal operations through January 30, extends SNAP funding through 2026, and pledges a December Senate vote on a Democratic health care bill.
  • Stefany Shaheen’s post criticizing the deal without noting her mother’s vote drew swift backlash online, and both Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Dick Durbin have announced they will retire next year.