Pennsylvania Senators Fetterman McCormick Unite to End Government Shutdown

Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman (D) and Dave McCormick (R) have united in a rare bipartisan effort urging an end to the federal government shutdown as it entered its 23rd day, emphasizing its harmful effects on Pennsylvania families, workers, and federal employees. Both senators highlighted the urgency of reopening the government to restore critical services, including those for two million Pennsylvanians relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which faces imminent funding expiration. Fetterman has been outspoken in his frustration with his own party as well, criticizing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for blocking legislation to pay federal workers during the shutdown and calling for a complete reopening without political gamesmanship. McCormick and Fetterman have voted in favor of bills intended to resume government operations and pay essential workers, though these bills have failed to pass the Senate. Their collaboration underscores a shared commitment to prioritizing the needs of Pennsylvania and the nation over partisan divisions. The senators' joint public appearances and statements reflect a bipartisan push to resolve the shutdown and alleviate its growing toll on communities.