The last U.S. government shutdown lasted 35 days, from December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019. It was the longest shutdown in U.S. history and occurred during President Donald Trump's first term. The shutdown resulted from a disagreement between Congress and the President over funding for a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Approximately 800,000 federal employees were either furloughed or required to work without pay, and significant federal services were disrupted during this period. The shutdown ended when Congress passed a plan to temporarily reopen the government while negotiations continued.