The partial government shutdown became the longest in history as President Trump and Democratic lawmakers refused to compromise and pass a spending bill – with funding for a border wall at the crux of the fight. The government partially shuttered at midnight on Dec. 22. The shutdown affects about one-quarter of the government, including nine Cabinet-level departments. It has also culminated in some 800,000 federal employees off the job or working without pay. Trump repeatedly vowed not to reopen the government without $5.7 billion for the wall. Democrats have refused to capitulate and have favored measures that would bolster border security as a whole instead of a concrete wall. There’s growing concern about the toll the shutdown is having on Americans, including disruptions in payments to farmers, trouble for home buyers seeking government-backed mortgage loans and uncertainty over food assistance programs. The traditional State of the Union address is also in limbo over the shutdown. Here is a brief timeline of what has happened throughout the weeks-long shutdown. Jan. 25 – Trump announces deal to open government Trump said he would support a short-term spending bill to re-open the government, temporarily ending the partial government shutdown, despite saying a day earlier that Republicans would not "cave" on demands for the border wall. The deal would keep the government open for three weeks, and a bill will go to the Senate immediately, Trump said. He made reference to his previous threats to declare a national emergency, calling it a "very powerful weapon," but saying he didn't want to use it. The deal appeared to include no money for a wall or steel barrier, but he said he hoped negotiations would continue to come to an agreement on wall funding. Trump thanks federal workers who haven't been receiving a paycheck and promised they'd get their money "very quickly." Jan. 23 – The state of the State of the Union After some back and forth between Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the president decided to postpone the State of the Union until after the shutdown is over. Pelosi had already told Trump the House would not approve a resolution allowing him to come to Capitol Hill to give the annual address until the government reopens. "As the Shutdown was going on, Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address. I agreed," Trump said in a tweet. "She then changed her mind because of the Shutdown, suggesting a later date. This is her prerogative - I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over." Jan. 22 – Trump instructs Republicans to not 'cave' With the government officially partially shuttered for one month, Trump continued to pressure Republicans to pass a spending bill that includes funding for a border wall. "Without a Wall our Country can never have Border or National Security. With a powerful Wall or Steel Barrier, Crime Rates (and Drugs) will go substantially down all over the U.S.," Trump said in a tweet. "The Dems know this but want to play political games. Must finally be done correctly. No Cave!" Jan. 19 – Trump floats deal to end shutdown As the shutdown nears the one-month mark, Trump floated an immigration compromise to Democrats to reopen the government. He said he was prepared to back a three-year extension of protections for the nearly 800,000 immigrants who entered the country illegally and shielded from deportation under the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The deal would also extend protections for the 300,000 recipients of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. This would be in exchange for the $5.7 billion he's demanded for a border wall. The proposal was quickly dismissed by Democrats, including Pelosi who said called the proposal a "non-starter" even before Trump's weekend speech. Jan. 17 – Trump benches Pelosi Trump abruptly canceled a planned foreign trip Pelosi was to take just minutes before the congressional delegation was set to depart. In a curt letter, Trump denied Pelosi the use of military aircraft for the trip, saying it's been "postponed" due to the shutdown. “I also feel that, during this period, it would be better if you were in Washington negotiating with me and joining the Strong Border Security movement to end the Shutdown," Trump said. "Obviously, if you would like to make your journey by flying commercial, that would certainly be your prerogative.” CLICK HERE TO READ TRUMP'S LETTER TO PELOSI The move came a day after Pelosi suggested he delay the upcoming State of the Union address. Jan. 16 – House Speaker encourages Trump to delay State of the Union Pelosi asked Trump to either delay the upcoming State of the Union address or simply submit the speech in writing, something past presidents have done, if the shutdown continues. STATE OF THE UNION HISTORY, RECORDS AND OTHER FUN FACTS Trump is scheduled to give the traditional address on Jan. 29. Jan. 12 – Shutdown breaks record On Jan. 12, the government had been partially shuttered for 22 days, breaking the record for the longest in history. Previously, the longest shutdown was 21 days, occurring during President Bill Clinton's administration from December 1995 to January 1996. Jan. 10 – Trump travels to the southern border In a continued push for the wall, Trump traveled to the southern border on Jan. 10. He escalated warnings that he could circumvent Congress and declare a national emergency to get his wall built if a deal can’t be made. Jan. 9 – Trump walks out of meeting with Democrats Pelosi again rejected a plan to include Trump’s requested funding for a border wall, the president abruptly left the meeting with congressional leaders at the White House. In a tweet, Trump called the Jan. 9 meeting a “total waste of time.” ANTI-SEXUAL VIOLENCE GROUPS FEEL ‘PINCH’ AS GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CONTINUES “I asked what is going to happen in 30 days if I quickly open things up, are you going to approve Border Security which includes a Wall or Steel Barrier? Nancy said, NO. I said bye-bye, nothing else works,” Trump said.<doc-sep>» RELATED: Shutdown now squeezing seniors, families in subsidized housing The last government shutdown to extend 20 days was under former President Bill Clinton’s administration. "Every hour that goes by this week without a deal makes it more and more likely that some 800,000 federal workers – even those who have been required to work over the 17 days of the partial shutdown, would not be getting paid," AJC's Jamie Dupree previously reported. » RELATED: A federal shutdown, the Super Bowl and the world's busiest airport A timeline of past federal shutdowns Feb. 9, 2018 (one day) Why? A budget agreement featuring an increase in military spending, disaster relief funds and an extension to CHIP was denounced by many, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Rand Paul for not addressing immigration and protecting DACA's recipients (or "Dreamers"). Then what? Congress agreed to the $400 billion deal, which Trump signed. Jan. 20-22 2018 (three days) Why? A Senate immigration bill under Trump failed to pass. Democrats wanted the bill to address the funding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, but Republicans said the deadline wasn't until mid-March. Then what? Democrats reached a compromise to continue negotiations until Feb. 8. "If an agreement isn't reached by February 8, the Senate will immediately proceed to consideration of legislation dealing with DACA," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previously said. » RELATED: Can federal shutdown workers get unemployment benefits? Yes ... and no Oct. 1-17, 2013 (16 days) Why? Ted Cruz and House conservatives insisted on delaying Obamacare, which President Barack Obama rejected. The House passed multiple versions; the Senate kept sending them back. Then what? Minor changes were made to Obamacare, including income verification requirements, before Obama signed the spending bill. Congress voted to extend the debt limit as well. Dec. 5, 1995 to Jan. 6, 1996 (21 days) Why? The longest shutdown in U.S. history deals with that provision to balance the budget within seven years. Republicans wanted Clinton to use the Congressional Budget Office's economic forecasts, not the more optimistic Office of Management and Budget forecasts. Then what? Nothing, really. Republicans gave in and Clinton submitted a plan with CBO forecasts ensuring a balanced budget within seven years. » RELATED: Atlanta mayor: Continued federal shutdown will affect airport workers, families Nov. 13-19, 1995 (five days) Why? Former President Bill Clinton vetoed Congress' resolution packed with provisions he opposed, including increased Medicare premiums. Then what? As negotiations continued, Congress agreed to fund the government at 75 percent levels for about a month. And despite his initial opposition, Clinton agreed to a provision to balance the budget within seven years. Oct. 5-9, 1990 (three days) Why? Former President George W. Bush vetoed a spending bill without a deficit reduction plan, which he demanded. The House was unable to override the veto. Then what? Congress came up with a joint resolution with a deficit reduction plan. Bush signed it. Dec. 18-20, 1987 (one day) Why? Democrats and Republicans couldn't agree on funding for Nicaragua's Contras and Democrats wanted to reinstate the "Fairness Doctrine" requiring balanced political coverage by broadcasters. Then what? The Contras received nonlethal aid, but the Democrats gave up on reinstating the "Fairness Doctrine." » RELATED: In and Out: Trump selective about travel during shutdown Oct. 16-18, 1986 (one day) Why? Lots of disagreements between Democrats and Reagan's White House, including a Democrat measure to expand Aid to Families with Dependent Children (welfare). Time ran out before all parties could come to a resolution. Then what? Democrats dropped some demands but secured welfare expansion and concession regarding privatization of the public railway, Conrail. » RELATED: DEEPER FINDINGS: Shutdown could deplete Georgia's food stamp funding Oct. 3-5, 1984 (one day) Why? The three-day extension (see below) came and went. Then what? Congress let go of both the civil rights issue and water projects package and passed Reagan's desired crime-fighting measure. Unrelated to the previous shutdown disputes, temporary funding was also decided for Nicaragua's anti-communist Contra guerrillas. Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 1984 (two days) Why? A spending bill that passed in the House included a crime package Reagan wanted, but it also included a water projects package he opposed. In addition, Democrats sought a reversal of the Title IX Civil Rights Act Grove City College v. Bell Supreme Court decision, which allowed exemptions for colleges that didn't get federal funding but whose students did. Reagan opposed this as well. Then what? A deal wasn't reached in time, so the negotiations continued with a signed spending extension. Nov. 10-14, 1983 (three days) Why? Reagan's disputes over foreign aid spending cuts and increases, plus the Democrats' $1 billion education spending bill, led to a short shutdown. Then what? House Democrats cut the spending down to roughly $100 million and funded the MX missile Reagan wanted, but maintained their proposed foreign aid and defense cuts. They also got a ban on wildlife refuge for oil and gas. The new bill also banned federal employee health insurance coverage to fund abortions unless the mother's life was in danger. Dec. 17-21, 1982 (three days) Why? Two main reasons. Reagan wouldn't sign two proposed spending bills to create jobs. And the House refused to fund Reagan's Cold War MX missile program against the Soviet Union. Then what? None of the aforementioned issues were funded. The House proposed funding for legal support for poor Americans and increased funding for Israel, which Reagan signed into law after criticizing both strategies. Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 1982 (one day) Why? Congress didn't pass new spending in time because leaders were, well, busy. "President Reagan invited all members of Congress to a barbecue at the White House, while Democrats were having a $1,000-a-plate fund-raising dinner," the New York Times reported in 1982. Then what? Nothing. Spending bills were signed a little later. Nov. 20-23, 1981 (two days) Why? Former President Ronald Reagan vetoed a package of domestic budget cut legislation $2 billion short of how much he sought. Then what? A temporary bill extended spending through Dec. 15 to allow time for a long-term resolution. Sept. 30 to Oct. 12, 1979 (11 days) Why?<doc-sep>This record-breaking government shutdown started as a result of stalled talks between House Democrats and President Trump over funding for a border wall. Hard to believe it all began with a White House chat in mid-December, way back when LeBron James was still healthy. Here’s a look at how the shutdown began and how it became the longest in U.S. history, plus a sampling of the words exchanged along the way. DEC. 11 | ‘A manhood thing’ Trump says he would be “proud” to shut down the government over border wall funding. Advertisement Trump: “We have to have a wall. … I will take the mantle of shutting it down. I will shut it down for border security.” Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.): “We have solutions that will pass the House and Senate right now ... and that’s what we’re urging you to do — not threaten to shut down the government because you can’t get your way.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco): “It’s like a manhood thing for him — as if manhood could ever be associated with him. ... The fact is, we did get him to say, to fully own that the shutdown was his. That was an accomplishment.” DEC. 16 | ‘Tantrum’ About 30 people attended the America First rally Dec. 15 on the Camino de la Plaza Bridge over I-5 near the San Ysidro Port of Entry. (Howard Lipin / San Diego Union-Tribune) The Trump administration signals that it will not compromise. Advertisement Schumer: “All he’s going to get with his temper tantrum is a shutdown.” Stephen Miller, White House policy advisor: “At stake is the question of whether or not the U.S. remains a sovereign country.” Advertisement DEC. 18 | Signs of retreat Trump appears to back away from threats. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, White House press secretary: “We have other ways that we can get to that $5 billion. At the end of the day, we don’t want to shut down the government, we want to shut down the border.” Pelosi: Advertisement “We cannot accept the offer they made of a billion-dollar slush fund for the president to implement his very wrong immigration policies.” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: “I think a government shutdown is not a good option. I’m discussing with the White House where we go next.” DEC. 19 | Missed opportunity Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) speaks to reporters about the possibility of a partial government shutdown. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press) Advertisement Just before the holidays, Congress works to avert a shutdown by sending Trump a budget bill funding federal operations for about seven weeks, postponing the fight over the billions he demands for a wall. Trump does not sign the bill. Trump: “We won on the Military, which is being completely rebuilt. One way or the other, we will win on the Wall!” In our Country, so much money has been poured down the drain, for so many years, but when it comes to Border Security and the Military, the Democrats fight to the death. We won on the Military, which is being completely rebuilt. One way or the other, we will win on the Wall! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2018 Advertisement Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.): “The time to fight is now. Zero excuse.” DEC. 20 | ‘Steel slats’ During the signing of a farm bill at the White House, Trump says he’s not necessarily demanding a border wall — he’d be happy with “steel slats.” Trump: Advertisement “At this moment, there is a debate over funding border security and the wall, also called — so that I give them a little bit of an out — ‘steel slats.’ We don’t use the word ‘wall’ necessarily, but it has to be something special to do the job — steel slats.” DEC. 21 | ‘A very long time’ President Trump reviews border wall prototypes in San Diego in March. (Evan Vucci / Associated Press) Trump warns that the looming shutdown ‘will last for a very long time’ if Democrats resist funding a wall. Trump: Advertisement “The Democrats ... will probably vote against Border Security and the Wall even though they know it is DESPERATELY NEEDED. If the Dems vote no, there will be a shutdown that will last for a very long time. People don’t want Open Borders and Crime!” The Democrats, whose votes we need in the Senate, will probably vote against Border Security and the Wall even though they know it is DESPERATELY NEEDED. If the Dems vote no, there will be a shutdown that will last for a very long time. People don’t want Open Borders and Crime! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 21, 2018 Schumer: “The bottom line is simple: the Trump temper tantrum will shut down the government, but it will not get him his wall.” Advertisement Trump: “The Democrats are trying to belittle the concept of a Wall, calling it old fashioned. The fact is there is nothing else that will work, and that has been true for thousands of years. It’s like the wheel, there is nothing better.” The Democrats are trying to belittle the concept of a Wall, calling it old fashioned. The fact is there is nothing else’s that will work, and that has been true for thousands of years. It’s like the wheel, there is nothing better. I know tech better than anyone, & technology..... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 21, 2018 .....on a Border is only effective in conjunction with a Wall. Properly designed and built Walls work, and the Democrats are lying when they say they don’t. In Israel the Wall is 99.9% successful. Will not be any different on our Southern Border! Hundreds of $Billions saved! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 21, 2018 Advertisement DEC. 21 | Hello, shutdown As Congress and Trump remain deadlocked, roughly one-quarter of the federal government officially shuts down at midnight. Trump: “Mitch, use the Nuclear Option and get it done! Our Country is counting on you!” Mitch, use the Nuclear Option and get it done! Our Country is counting on you!<doc-sep>WASHINGTON — With the partial government shutdown entering its 24th day — making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history — here’s a timeline of how we got to this point. It includes the president vowing to shut down the government if he didn’t get the border wall funding he wants; the Senate passing a stopgap measure to keep the government open through Feb. 8; outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan and the GOP-held House rejecting passing that same stopgap measure and instead approving legislation providing $5.7 billion for Trump’s border wall; the president delivering an Oval Office address and visiting the border; Trump confirming that he has the right to build a wall by declaring a national emergency — as a way to end the government shutdown; and then the president saying he won’t declare a national emergency, at least not yet. Dec. 11, 2018: In a contentious Oval Office meeting with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Trump vows to shut down the government if he doesn't get funding for his border wall: "I am proud to shut down the government for border security.” Dec. 16: On CBS, White House adviser Stephen Miller reiterates the White House is willing to shut down the government for a border wall: STEPHEN MILLER: We're going to do whatever is necessary to build the border wall to stop this ongoing crisis of illegal immigration— MARGARET BRENNAN: And that means a shutdown? STEPHEN MILLER: This is a — this is a very — if it comes to it, absolutely Dec. 19: The Senate passes a stopgap measure to keep the government open until Feb. 8 — without the $5 billion that Trump wants for his border wall — as conservatives criticize the president for not getting his border wall. Dec. 20: After prodding from Trump, the GOP-led House of Representatives passes a bill that provides $5 billion-plus funding for a border wall — but which can't get 60 votes in the Senate. Dec. 22: The government partially shuts down after midnight, as Trump continues his demand for a wall: “The crisis of illegal activity at our Southern Border is real and will not stop until we build a great Steel Barrier or Wall. Let work begin!” he tweets later that day. Dec. 22: On the same day the government partially shuts down, Vice President Mike Pence meets with Schumer, floating a compromise of $2.5 billion in border security funding, including money for a border fence. Dec. 24: Trump says he’s waiting for Democrats to negotiate with him: “I am all alone (poor me) in the White House waiting for the Democrats to come back and make a deal on desperately needed Border Security,” he tweets. Jan. 2, 2019: In a cabinet meeting, Trump rejects the $2.5 billion compromise that Pence had floated: “No, not $2.5 billion, no — we’re asking for $5.6 [billion].” Jan. 3: On the first day of the 116th Congress, the new Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passes two spending bills to reopen the government — one that would fund the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 8, the other that would fund the rest of the government through Sept. 30. But Senate Majority Leader McConnell insists that the GOP-controlled Senate will only take up legislation that's bipartisan, bicameral and can get signed by President Trump. Jan. 5: Trump tweets that “most of the workers not getting paid” during the partial government shutdown are Democrats: “I don’t care that most of the workers not getting paid are Democrats, I want to stop the Shutdown as soon as we are in agreement on Strong Border Security!” Jan. 8: Trump delivers a primetime address from the Oval Office on the shutdown and his demand for a border wall: “The federal government remains shut down for one reason and one reason only: because Democrats will not fund border security.” Jan. 9: Trump confirms he walked out from a meeting with Pelosi and Schumer, tweeting: “Just left a meeting with Chuck and Nancy, a total waste of time. I asked what is going to happen in 30 days if I quickly open things up, are you going to approve Border Security which includes a Wall or Steel Barrier? Nancy said, NO. I said bye-bye, nothing else works!” Jan. 10: Before visiting the border in McAllen, Texas, Trump says he has the right to build his border wall by declaring a national emergency — as a way to end the government shutdown: “I have the absolute right to declare a national emergency. The lawyers have so advised me. I’m not prepared to do that yet.” Jan. 11: Trump says he won't declare a national emergency — at least not yet: “Now, the easy solution is for me to call a national emergency. I could do that very quickly. I have the absolute right to do it but I’m not going to do it so fast, because this is something Congress should do and we’re waiting for the Democrats to vote.” Jan. 14: Trump tweets that the shutdown is Democrats’ fault — and that Pelosi and Schumer could end it in 15 minutes: “Nancy and Cryin’ Chuck can end the Shutdown in 15 minutes. At this point it has become their, and the Democrats, fault!” Two new polls: Majorities of Americans blame Trump for the government shutdown Maybe not surprisingly after looking at this timeline — "I am proud to shut down the government for border security,” the president declared on Dec. 11 — two polls released this weekend found majorities of Americans blaming Trump for the shutdown. Per a Washington Post/ABC poll, 53 percent of adults pointed the finger at Trump and congressional Republicans, while 29 percent said congressional Democrats were at fault; 13 percent blamed both sides equally. And according to a CNN poll, 55 percent of Americans blamed Trump more for the shutdown, versus 32 percent who blamed congressional Democrats. Trump’s job-approval rating in the poll is 37 percent.<doc-sep>
WASHINGTON – It's been nearly a month since parts of the government were shuttered due to contentious bickering over a southern border wall. Over the last 28 days, there have been high-stakes meetings, bills and Oval Office addresses seeking to end what's become the longest shutdown on record. As President Trump readies a "major announcement" on the shutdown Saturday, here's a look back at the major events and efforts to reopen federal agencies that have so far failed. Dec. 11: The White House meeting It was a fight for the ages and the public was invited to watch. President Donald Trump told Democratic leaders in a remarkable on-camera clash he would be "proud" to shut down the federal government if he doesn’t get the $5.7 billion he demands for a border wall with Mexico. “If we don’t get what we want ... we will shut down the government," Trump said during an exchange in the Oval Office with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. Pelosi and Schumer gave as good as they got, telling Trump he lacks support for border wall funding – even while Republicans still control the House – and is irresponsible in threatening to halt the government over a project that would be ineffective at best. "You don't have the votes," Pelosi said. Dec. 19: Senate passes bill to keep government open A short-term spending bill that would fund the government through early next year cleared the Senate, a solution aimed at averting a government shutdown. Senators voted by voice vote to approve the spending measure, which would temporarily end a budget impasse by funding nine federal departments and several smaller agencies at their current funding levels through Feb. 8. The bill was sent to the House for approval. More:Senate passes bill to avoid government shutdown; House vote comes next Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., offered the temporary spending bill after President Donald Trump’s demand for $5 billion in funding for a wall along the nation’s southern border resulted in a standoff that threatened to shut down parts of the government. It wasn't clear whether Trump would sign the measure but the White House appeared to retreat from Trump's position of being "proud" to shutdown the government and take any blame for the impasse. White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said one day earlier that Trump asked his Cabinet secretaries to look for other sources of funding to help protect the border and suggested that the administration is looking to Congress for ways to avoid a shutdown. Dec. 20: Trump won't sign bill; House adds border funds A deeply divided House voted to add $5 billion in border wall funding to a short-term spending bill, yielding to Trump’s demand for the money but casting further doubts that the government would shutdown. The bill, which the House approved by a vote of 217-185, was sent back to the Senate for another vote. More:House approves $5 billion in border wall funding to avoid government shutdown, forcing another Senate vote The House vote capped a drama-filled day that started with lawmakers anticipating quick passage of an already approved Senate funding bill. The day broke into chaos after the president said he would not approve of the Senate's bill since it did not include border funds. The announcement led to House members adding $5.7 billion for a border wall but also meant the Senate would have to vote again on the spending bill. “I’ve made my position very clear: Any measure that funds the government must include border security,” Trump said at the White House. Dec. 22: The government shutdown begins A flurry of negotiations in the Senate couldn't muster up enough votes to pass the House's spending bill, leading to the partial government starting at midnight. Congressional leaders and the White House worked behind the scenes late Friday in hopes of striking a deal but Trump acknowledged that he was ready for "a long shutdown." More:Federal government shutdown to begin at midnight after House, Senate fail to resolve budget impasse At midafternoon, Vice President Mike Pence and two of Trump’s top lieutenants – Budget Director Mick Mulvaney and adviser Jared Kushner – traveled to the Capitol for a series of meetings to try to broker a deal. An agreement proved elusive, but in what was hailed as a bit of a breakthrough, congressional leaders and the White House agreed to continue their talks after a procedural vote in the Senate.