The federal government will likely remain open as lawmakers on both sides banned together to avoid a shutdown.

But Trump, since returning from Asia last week, has gone from blaming Democrats for keeping the government closed to blaming Republicans for not killing the filibuster in order to restore funding.

Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.

The U.S. government shutdown began Oct. 1, 2025. Here's what to know about why it happened, who's still working, what benefits are affected and more.

U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay. Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert review panels on hold, and stop collecting and analyzing critical public datasets that tell us about the economy, the environment and public health.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has resisted calls for smaller, separate spending bills after Schumer and his party voted 13 times to deny all federal funding and keep the government shut

The US government has entered its 36th day without full funding, marking another record-length shutdown under President Donald Trump. Federal workers have missed multiple pay cycles, and key programmes linked to food benefits are under strain.

The government shutdown has entered day 36 after a funding bill failed to pass. Here's how Wisconsin senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin voted.