The government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, is ongoing as of October 15, 2025. The Senate has failed to pass a bill to reopen the government multiple times, with the ninth failed attempt occurring on October 15. The next Senate vote was scheduled for October 14 but did not result in reopening the government. The shutdown is expected to continue at least into the following week, with some predicting it could extend into November depending on the resolution of disputes over funding and healthcare subsidies. The shutdown's length could potentially match or exceed previous long shutdowns, but no definitive reopening date is set yet due to ongoing legislative negotiations and political stalemates.
