Shutdown Day 35: Hopeful Talk, But Still No Deal
The US government shutdown has become the longest on record, surpassing 35 days. The Senate failed to pass a short-term spending bill to reopen the government for the 14th time.
The federal government shutdown is moving into its sixth week. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) expressed hope that bipartisan negotiators are "close" to reaching a deal.
"I think there are people who realize this has gone on long enough, and there's been enough pain inflicted on the American people and it's time to end it,"
Said Thune, adding that "the cross-pressures that everybody's feeling are great." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) also acknowledged the need for a deal.
- Longest government shutdown on record
- 35 days without a deal
- Senate failed to pass a short-term spending bill 14 times
Author's summary: Government shutdown sets record at 35 days.
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