The next government shutdown vote in the U.S. Senate is expected on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. On October 21, 2025, the Senate voted for the 11th time and again failed to pass the House-approved continuing resolution to fund the government. The political impasse between Democrats and Republicans continues, with both sides entrenched in their positions. The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, and is now the second-longest in U.S. history should it extend past October 22. The House is currently out of session, and the Senate is the main venue for votes to end the shutdown, though no breakthrough has been made yet. President Donald Trump and congressional leaders remain involved, with Trump scheduled to leave for a trip to Asia on October 25, which could affect timing for a resolution. The government shutdown continues with significant impacts on federal employees and services.