Constitution AveShutdownSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintThe U.S. Capitol bulding in Washington on Sept. 30, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesEpoch Times Staff10/1/2025|Updated: 10/1/20250:00X 1The federal government shut down at 12:01 this morning after the Senate rejected a proposal to continue funding. Last evening’s vote failed 55 to 55, largely along party lines. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.