CAUSE OF SHUTDOWN:
Congress failed to pass a funding measure before the deadline due to a partisan deadlock—Republicans pushed a
7-week stopgap extension, while Democrats refused without major concessions to advance a funding bill in the Senate.
As the clock struck midnight in the US, the federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a
funding measure, CNN reported. This is the first shutdown since 2019.
Leaders of both parties publicly insisted the other side is to blame. Republicans argue Democrats should approve a
short-term extension to keep agencies funded for seven weeks. Democrats say they won’t lend votes in the Senate
without significant policy concessions. Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer also criticized
former President Donald Trump and Republicans in a joint statement.
Senators left the Capitol uncertain about the duration of the shutdown. The Senate is expected to vote again on the
same GOP plan, with Republican leaders signaling repeat votes until enough Democrats agree.
*Immediate Impacts*
- Furloughs: Hundreds of thousands of federal employees sent home without pay.
- Unpaid essential staff: Critical workers must report but often won’t be paid until the impasse ends.
- Services delayed: Past shutdowns saw canceled immigration hearings and delayed federal lending to homebuyers and small businesses.
*At a Glance*
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | October 1, 2025 (US time) |
| Why it happened | Funding bill stalled amid GOP push for 7-week extension vs. Democrats seeking concessions |
| Last shutdown | 2019 |
Source text references: ANI/CNN reporting and public statements by party leaders.
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