Why the U.S. Government Suspended Some Operations Due to Budget Issues

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Since October 1, 2025, the U.S. government has suspended several of its operations after Congress failed to reach an agreement on passing a new federal budget.

On Tuesday, October 7, Democrats once again failed to pass the spending bill, with a 45–55 vote, while Republicans opposed it 52–42. For a budget bill to pass, at least 60 votes are required.

Democrats rejected the proposal because it cut funding for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and reduced government spending on public health services.

Which government services have stopped?

Each agency determines how it will continue to function, but some essential services cannot shut down. These include the military, FBI, CIA, and air traffic control.
Even without a new budget, these sectors must keep operating under federal law.

Other institutions, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have been partially affected, while postal services and other self-funded agencies continue working as usual.

Thousands of employees furloughed

During shutdowns like this, non-essential federal workers are placed on unpaid leave until a new budget is approved.
Analysts estimate that over 900,000 government employees could be temporarily out of work.

Impact on the U.S. economy

Experts warn that the shutdown could reduce U.S. economic growth by 0.1% to 0.2% per week, depending on how long it lasts.

When will it end?

There is no clear timeline for resolving the issue.
The longest shutdown in U.S. history occurred in 2018, when the government remained partially closed for 35 days before a deal was reached.


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