US government shutdown22 Mar 2024Congress races to pass spending bill as shutdown loomsThe bill heads to the Senate after its passage in the House prompts a revolt against Speaker Johnson.22 Mar 2024US & Canada9 Mar 2024US lawmakers vote to avert government shutdownThe $459bn spending package passed the Senate hours before several federal agencies were to suspend services.9 Mar 2024US & Canada7 Mar 2024US Congress inches closer to averting a shutdownThe House backs a $467.5bn spending bill, the first step in averting a partial government shutdown.7 Mar 2024US & Canada18 Jan 2024US Congress votes to avoid looming shutdownLawmakers rushed through temporary funding to keep the government open ahead of a Friday deadline.18 Jan 2024US & Canada16 Nov 2023US Congress averts government shutdown threatCongress has passed a stopgap bill, delaying a government funding crisis until the new year.16 Nov 2023US & Canada15 Nov 2023US House passes funding bill to avert shutdownThe new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a revolt from his backbench.15 Nov 2023US & Canada14 Nov 2023House Speaker Mike Johnson's crucial shutdown testThe US is again facing a possible government shutdown - and it's a big test for the new Speaker.14 Nov 2023US & Canada13 Nov 2023Why shutdowns seem to only happen in USBudget shutdowns have become frequent, protracted - and a uniquely American problem.13 Nov 2023US & Canada1 Oct 2023What happens in a US government shutdown?The US has 45 days to avoid a government shutdown - here's what to expect if Congress can't agree a budget.1 Oct 2023US & Canada