how much longer will the government shutdown last

The current U.S. government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, and has already lasted four days. It is expected to continue into at least the following week, as Senate votes to end the shutdown have repeatedly failed, and the House has extended its recess until October 14. Republican and Democratic leaders remain deeply divided, with no clear signs of imminent resolution. The Senate is not expected to hold votes over the weekend, and both parties continue to hold firm on their demands, making a resolution uncertain in the near term. Given historical context and current political impasse, this shutdown could last for at least another week, possibly longer, depending on negotiations and political willingness to compromise. The longest shutdown in U.S. history lasted 35 days, showing that protracted shutdowns are not unprecedented but are relatively rare. This shutdown's duration will ultimately depend on when an agreement on federal spending and health care subsidies is reached by Congress and the President.