U.S. Government Shutdown Extends to 36 Days, Longest on Record

2025-11-05 08:02:22

(MENAFN) The United States government entered uncharted territory on Wednesday, marking the longest shutdown in history at 36 days, as Senate Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over funding for shuttered federal agencies.

The milestone surpasses the previous 35-day record, set during President Donald Trump’s first term from December 2018 to January 2019, after the Senate on Tuesday rejected a House-approved Republican funding bill for the 14th time.

The proposal fell in a 54-44 vote, with “no additional Democrats breaking ranks to support its advancement.”

Ending the shutdown will require bipartisan agreement in the Senate that Trump is willing to sign.

The funding impasse began on Oct. 1, following stalled negotiations over federal spending priorities. Since then, thousands of federal employees have been furloughed or forced to work without pay, while key government services have been reduced or suspended.

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