Less than a day in 2018Political control R Trump R Senate R House Why it happened Sen. Rand Paul briefly filibustered a two-year bipartisan spending bill over its cost. How it was resolved Senate Democrats bowed to pressure to reopen the government when Republicans committed to hold a vote resolving the status of “dreamers” by mid-February. How it was resolved Democrats reduced the education spending and funded the MX missile that they had cut in the last shutdown fight. 3 days in 1982Political control R Reagan R Senate D House Why it happened Congressional leaders wanted to spend billions to create jobs, but Reagan opposed it. 1 day in 1982Political control R Reagan R Senate D House Why it happened Congress hadn’t passed a new budget and lawmakers were attending social events the night of the deadline.

Source: Washington Post January 04, 2019 16:02 UTC