U.S. Government Shutdown on Day 14: No Solution in the Near Future

14th Day of the US Government Shutdown

The US Senate has not approved the temporary budget proposal put forth by Republicans aimed at funding the federal government. The vote, held on the 14th day of the government shutdown, resulted in 49 "No" votes and 45 "Yes" votes, and the proposal was rejected once again.

As the required 60 "Yes" votes were not obtained for the acceptance of the proposal, uncertainty continues. Disputes over the budget in the US Congress raise concerns about whether the government will reopen.

When Did the Shutdown Begin?

In the US, the fiscal year 2025 ended on September 30, and the federal government shut down as Congress failed to approve a temporary budget proposal for the new fiscal year. This situation has not occurred since 2019.

While Democrats demand the extension of health insurance subsidies and the reversal of Medicaid cuts, Republicans insist on support for a proposal that maintains current spending levels.

What Are the Effects of the Shutdown?

According to US laws, if Congress does not approve the budget, temporary budgets must be arranged. In cases where the temporary budget is also not approved, the federal government must suspend all activities except for essential services.

As a result, public employees assigned to "non-essential" services are put on unpaid leave, while personnel in the military, intelligence agencies, public hospitals, and airports continue to work. These "essential personnel" must wait for a new budget to be passed to receive their salaries.