The United States government is in danger of a shutdown. Republicans attempted to pass a short-term funding bill to keep the government operational until November 21st, but the effort failed. Democrats hold enough votes to prevent the bill’s passage because it doesn’t meet their demands. The vote on Tuesday evening was 55 to 45. Republicans needed at least 60 votes for passage. The vote underscored the unwillingness of both parties to compromise, even as the federal funding deadline approached. What does a government shutdown entail, and what are its implications?
