Rep. Eli Crane, a U.S. Congressman representing Arizona’s 2nd district since 2023, posted a series of tweets on November 3 and 4, 2025, addressing the ongoing government shutdown and the role of Senate Democrats in resolving it.
On November 3, Crane wrote: “Only five more senate democrats are needed to end the shutdown. Three have already defied Chuck Schumer.
Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego could provide 40% of the needed votes.
Country over party, right?” (November 3, 2025).
Later that day, he posted another tweet: “He’s right.” (November 3, 2025).
On November 4, Crane added: “” (November 4, 2025).
Crane’s comments reference efforts by some Senate Democrats to break ranks with party leadership during the shutdown negotiations. The mention of Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego suggests an appeal for bipartisan cooperation in ending the impasse.
Eli Crane has served as a member of Congress for Arizona’s 2nd District since replacing Tom O’Halleran in January 2023. Born in Tucson in 1980 and currently residing in Oro Valley, Crane is among several lawmakers publicly urging action to resolve federal funding disputes.
