U.S. government shutdown drags on

The partial government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. The White House and congressional Democrats remain divided over President Donald Trump’s demand for money for a border wall with Mexico


SHUTDOWNS INVOLVING FURLOUGHS*
*Leave of absence

Jan 11, 2019: Around 800,000 workers do not receive paycheck. Shutdown 24 days long as of Jan 14

May 1, 1980: Federal Trade Commission becomes first government agency to shut down due to budget dispute – 1,600 workers furloughed. Prior to 1980, agencies continued to operate during funding gaps

25 days
20							21			24
15								16
10
5						7
0	1	1	1	1	3				3
	1980	81	84	86	90	95	95-96	2013	18	18-19
	Carter	Reagan	Reagan	Reagan	Bush	Clinton	Clinton	Obama	Trump	Trump


Who is to blame for shutdown?
55% Trump	
32% Democrats
6% both parties

Do you approve of Trump’s border wall?
56%
39% 
No opinion

How much of government is shutdown?
25%
Includes Dept of Homeland Security

Do you approve of President Donald Trump?
57%
37%
No opinion 


Sources: CNN, UPI, Reuters, The Economist 
Picture: Getty Images 
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