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flag Sen. John Fetterman broke with Democrats, voting with Republicans to end the government shutdown, citing harm to workers and services.

flag Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) broke with Democratic leadership, becoming one of only three Democrats to vote with Republicans to reopen the government during the ongoing shutdown, now in its fourth week. flag He cited the harm to federal workers, SNAP recipients, and essential services, urging unity over partisanship. flag Fetterman criticized extreme rhetoric within his party, rejected labeling opponents as fascists, and expressed willingness to support Trump on issues like border security and tax policy when it benefits Pennsylvanians. flag His bipartisan outreach, including a joint effort with Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA), underscores growing concern over the shutdown’s impact and his push for pragmatic governance in a competitive state.

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