Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told reporters he would back Republicans in using the “nuclear option” to eliminate the Senate filibuster in order to pass legislation to reopen the government, The Hill reported on Tuesday.
Fetterman warned that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is nearing the end of its financial stability, and his constituents “need to eat” as the government shutdown now enters its fourth week.
The shutdown reached its 20th day on Monday, making it the longest full shutdown in history. On Monday evening, the Senate failed once again to pass a continuing resolution that had cleared the House of Representatives.
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