"Every year, Congress votes on appropriation bills that need to be passed in order to fund most of the federal government's agencies. If the funding deadline fails to pass by Oct. 1, which is the start of the new fiscal year, the government must partially or fully shut down, depending on which agencies are sufficiently funded."
"With the exception of programs funded by other means, the federal government must furlough or stop all non-essential functions until funding is voted on and approved by Congress and signed into law."
"Here's a look at agencies that will be furloughed as a result of the government shutdown: LARGEST U.S. SHUTDOWNS Lapses of at least five days in funding for federal programs and operations since 1976:"
Congress must pass annual appropriation bills to fund most federal agencies. The funding deadline is Oct. 1, the start of the fiscal year. If funding is not approved by that date, the government must partially or fully shut down depending on which agencies received funding. Except for programs funded by other means, the federal government must furlough or stop all non-essential functions until appropriations are voted on, approved by Congress, and signed into law. Agencies that lack funding will have employees furloughed and certain services paused. Lapses of five days or more in funding have occurred since 1976.
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