Unlikely Senate Duo Crosses
Senators Fetterman and McCormick Unite to End Shutdown
In a rare show of bipartisanship, Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman (D) and Dave McCormick (R)
joined forces to urge an end to the government shutdown.
Bipartisan Message
“Even though we are in a different party,
we both want to talk about why we believe it’s so important to reopen this government,”
Fetterman said. McCormick added, “23 days, 12 votes…
we agree on that 100%. It’s really starting to hurt Pennsylvania.”
Impact on Americans
The shutdown has affected air traffic controllers, border patrol agents,
and two million SNAP users relying on food assistance.
Hope for Cooperation
Both senators backed bills to pay federal workers during the stalemate, though they failed to pass.
Many hope their partnership inspires others to put “the needs of others above their own.”
