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Government Shutdowns: Past Lessons and Impacts

Last updated: October 1, 2025 3:57 pm
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This article was originally published  by The Epoch Times: Government Shutdowns: Past Lessons and Impacts

Historically, government shutdowns—stemming from issues like DACA, the Affordable Care Act, and funding for social programs—have starkly illustrated how political gridlock can paralyze public services.

As it stands, a government shutdown looms on October 1, with neither Republicans nor Democrats managing to broker a short-term spending agreement.

The White House, alongside Republican leaders, is advocating for a temporary funding measure that would last until November 21. This would theoretically provide lawmakers additional leeway to negotiate and enact 12 appropriations bills for the current fiscal year.

However, Democrats have rebuffed the GOP’s stopgap proposal, pushing instead for alterations to healthcare policies, notably an extension of Obamacare subsidies due to lapse at year’s end.

In a swift retort, President Trump and Republican lawmakers expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue over healthcare, but drew a line at using such discussions as leverage during shutdown negotiations.

Let’s dissect some notable government shutdowns from recent history:

December 2018 – January 2019: The Border Wall Saga

The longest government shutdown on record took place during Trump’s administration, where Republicans steadfastly refused to support any bill lacking funding for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. This impasse coincided with a shift in House control to Democrats after the 2018 midterm elections.

The shutdown not only delayed paychecks for countless federal employees but also disrupted airport operations nationwide. Eventually, after 35 interminable days, Republicans caved, and the government reopened.

Subsequently, Congress allocated $1.3 billion towards the wall, while Trump declared a national emergency, reallocating an additional $8 billion for this project.

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January 2018: The Dreamers’ Dilemma

A fleeting, three-day shutdown unfolded in early 2018 when Democrats staked their position on preserving protections for the “Dreamers”—youths shielded from deportation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which Trump aimed to dismantle.

After negotiations, the government was reopened, but no comprehensive legislation emerged to address the Dreamers’ future. The DACA program was ultimately deemed illegal in 2021, halting new applications while allowing existing participants to renew their protected status.

October 2013: The Obamacare Obstruction

The Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare” as it’s widely known, was the catalyst for a significant shutdown 12 years ago. Republican lawmakers insisted on blocking funding unless President Obama’s comprehensive healthcare undertakings were halted, which escalated when they denied the Treasury Department permission to raise its borrowing limit.

After 16 tumultuous days, Republicans ultimately relented to avert a potential debt default, agreeing to fund the government once again.

December 1995 – January 1996: The Clinton Era Veto

A shutdown ignited during the winter of 1995-1996 due to a clash over social program budget cuts. President Bill Clinton vetoed a proposed budget that sought to cede more control over Medicaid to states while reducing federal funding levels.

Following a protracted 21-day stalemate, Congress acquiesced to Clinton’s budget proposal, thereby concluding the shutdown.

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