From 3 days to 35: Where the 2025 shutdown ranks in America's history

America's federal government has faced several shutdowns due to budget disputes. The longest recorded was 35 days in 2018-2019. Other significant shutdowns occurred in 1995-1996 and 2013. A current shutdown, now the fourth-longest, is underway in 2025. These events highlight ongoing political clashes over spending priorities.