U.S. Government Shutdown
The last shutdown ended on November 12, 2025
The last shutdown ended on November 12, 2025
Congress funds most federal agencies through 12 annual appropriations bills. When a new fiscal year begins on October 1 without those bills enacted—or a temporary continuing resolution (CR) in place—funding lapses. Under the Anti‑Deficiency Act, agencies must halt non‑excepted operations and follow their published contingency plans.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Upon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5371 ) - November 9, 2025, 08:27 PM - 60 Votes Required For Majority
Details vary by agency and the presence of fee-funded or prior-year resources. Always refer to official agency contingency plans.
Estimation as of 11/07/25 (Based on prior shutdown data)
Short-term CR passed to reopen government after a record-length lapse.
No deal reached between senate Democrats and Republicans over ACA subsidies expiring.
Appropriations for multiple agencies lapsed; no CR in force at start of fiscal year.
Short-term CR passed to reopen government after a record-length lapse.
This site is an independent, non-partisan resource built to help the public understand U.S. federal government shutdowns — what they are, why they happen, and how they affect daily life. It combines live status updates with historical context so that you can see both what is happening today and how it compares to past shutdowns.
Information is drawn from primary government sources (e.g. Congress.gov, OMB, agency contingency plans) and respected non-partisan research organizations.