The GOP-led Congress clashed with Democratic President Bill Clinton over the level of federal spending. October 6-8, 1990The first President Bush was so serious about taming the national deficit that he vetoed a spending bill that didn't curb spending and raise revenue. The shutdown ended after three days when a short-term spending bill was approved along with a promise by lawmakers to find more areas for deficit reduction. Reagan had threatened to veto a spending bill unless the aid was included. Carter later signed the bill, with the nuclear aircraft carrier deleted from the legislation.

Source: CNN January 22, 2018 20:15 UTC