A partial U.S. government shutdown began January 31 after House delays prevented passage of a funding bill already cleared by the Senate.
On January 31, the U.S. entered a partial government shutdown after funding for certain federal departments expired. The Senate had passed a spending bill covering most agencies, but the House was not scheduled to reconvene until February 2, delaying a vote and halting some operations. Even if new funding is approved, some departments may receive only two weeks of allocations, risking another shutdown in mid-February.