WASHINGTON—A partial government shutdown took effect on Jan. 31 after Congress failed to enact funding legislation before the deadline.
The Senate had passed a funding package a day earlier, but the House of Representatives failed to pass the bill on time to prevent the shutdown. The funding bill is now pending in the House, which is expected to take it up this week.
Whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) can secure enough votes remains uncertain, as opposition has emerged from both Republicans and Democrats in the narrowly divided chamber.
Here’s a breakdown of what caused the shutdown and what has been impacted….
What to Know About the Partial Government Shutdown
