Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Colorado votes no on funding bill to reopen government: "The American people deserve so much better"

After nearly a month and a half, the longest shutdown in government history might finally be coming to an end. Workers have gone without pay, and people have lost access to food assistance benefits. It all could come back if the House passes the funding deal. They are voting on the item Wednesday evening.

Republicans and President Trump believe it will have support, but Democratic lawmakers in Colorado plan to vote no.

Democratic Representative Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado's 7th Congressional District, told CBS Colorado that Democratic lawmakers were navigating "terrible options" and she's disappointed both sides of the aisle could not come together on health care.

"Very disappointed that the Republicans were unwilling to come to the table on this. I'll be voting no,