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What really happens during a government shutdown, explained

By Nathan Ouellette
Posted January 7, 2019 at 3:17pm

By Nathan Ouellette

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President Donald Trump and Congress continue to spar over federal funding for the remaining seven bills left to pass for fiscal year 2019. As the shutdown drags on, what really happens? Roll Call explains who is affected and what the impact of a government shutdown entails.

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