U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) holds a copy of the Continuing Appropriations Extension Act as he speaks next to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) during a press conference on the third day of the partial federal government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol on October 3, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is on track to become the longest lapse in federal funds in the country’s history.
The shutdown reached its milestone Wednesday, marking its 36th day and on track to surpass the previous record set in early 2019.
The latest attempt to break the impasse by passing a stopgap bill backed by Republicans in Congress failed for the 14th time in the Senate on Tuesday.
No further votes are scheduled Tuesday on Republicans’ short-term continuance resolution or on alternative proposals put forward by Democrats that include additional spending for health care and other priorities.
Both of the longest government shutdowns in U.S. history occurred during President Donald Trump’s tenure.
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