Both Republican and Democratic proposals that would have funded the government past Tuesday failed in the Senate, before the 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

The US government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, after the Senate failed to pass short-term funding bills. Social media, meanwhile, is flooded with memes mocking both parties and the chaos of the deadlock.

With few senators from conservative states in their ranks, Democrats feel less pressure to capitulate, while more conservative Republicans are not inclined to cut a deal.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran on Tuesday evening spoke on the Senate floor after the Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government at current levels until November 21 and avert a government shutdown. The final vote was 55 – 45 but required 60 votes for passage.

Federal government's funding will cut-off at midnight on Wednesday after Senate failed to pass key funding plans, which will bring many services to a temporary halt.

The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a long, grueling standoff that could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs.

The United States Government has shut down after lawmakers could not come to a agreement late Tuesday night. Now the blame game begins as both parties react.