What was the longest government shutdown? How many days has this shutdown been?

WASHINGTON — The 2025 government shutdown extended into Day 21 on Tuesday, making it one of the longest in U.S. history with no end in sight.

As of Tuesday, the 21-day shutdown is tied for the second-longest spot against a 1995-1996 shutdown under President Bill Clinton.

Senate Republicans are headed to the White House Tuesday for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.

Meanwhile, Senate Democrats remain confident in their strategy to keep voting against a House-passed bill that would reopen the government, until Republicans, including Trump, engage them on extending health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year.

The last government shutdown, before the current one, was also the longest. It happened during