How a US government shutdown happens

Process map by Brian. 13 steps, 1 layer. Tags: politics, us government, news.

1. Congress: The fiscal year starts October 1 and needs funding bills
2. Congress: Are all the funding bills passed on time?
3. The President: The President signs and the government is funded
4. Congress: Pass a stopgap funding bill (a continuing resolution)?
5. The President: Signed: time is bought, and the same fight returns at the next deadline
6. Federal agencies: Funding lapses and a shutdown begins
7. Federal agencies: Staff are sorted into essential and non-essential
8. Federal workers: Non-essential workers are furloughed; essential workers work unpaid
9. The public: Some services slow or stop: parks, permits, some benefits
10. Congress: Negotiations: each side blames the other
11. Congress: Is there a deal?
12. The President: A funding bill is signed
13. Federal agencies: Offices reopen and back wages are paid

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