The U.S. Government Shuts Down After Congress Fails To Pass Funding Bill

The U.S. Government Shuts Down After Congress Fails To Pass Funding Bill The Senate did not pass a continuing resolution that made its way through the House before the Friday midnight deadline. This is the first time that a shutdown has occurred when the same party controlled both chambers of Congress and the White House. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs. Read More RELATED STORIES What Happens To The Military If The Government Shuts Down Open Or Closed? Here's What Happens In A Partial Government Shutdown The History Of Government Shutdowns In The U.S. You received this message because you're subscribed to our Breaking News Alerts emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002