With the federal government in its 40th day of shutdown , lawmakers on Capitol Hill are scrambling to chart a path forward after a late-night procedural vote in the United States Senate signalled a rare break in the stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to advance a stop-gap funding measure — the first serious step to resuming normal government operations — but deep divisions remain over key policy riders and whether the remaining funding fight can be closed quickly.

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How Long Has the Government Shutdown Been Going On?

The current government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass new funding before the start of the fiscal year. As of November 10, the shutdown has lasted 40 days, making it the longest government

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