Denounce 8 Dems Who Killed Healthcare Subsidies

Eight Senate Democrats—Tim Kaine, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Jacky Rosen—voted with Trump and Republicans to reopen the government without restoring ACA subsidies that millions depend on to afford healthcare.

Their votes mean families could see premiums double in 2026. Seniors will pay more for prescriptions. Millions may lose coverage as costs become unaffordable. Young families will choose between healthcare and basic necessities.

For weeks, Democrats endured a government shutdown to protect these subsidies. Federal workers lost paychecks. Americans suffered mounting hardship. Every Democrat stood united—until these eight broke ranks at the final moment and handed Trump a victory that working families will pay for.

The ACA subsidies were critical to keeping coverage affordable for middle-class and working families. Without them, the marketplace becomes unaffordable for millions and the individual market could destabilize.

Congress still has the power to restore these subsidies through emergency legislation. Every day of delay means families planning for 2026 face uncertainty about whether they can afford coverage.

We demand these eight senators publicly explain their votes and commit to restoring affordable healthcare subsidies immediately. Voters will remember who stood up for affordable healthcare—and who sold it out when it mattered most.