In 2018, parts of the government shut down because a consensus could not be reached about President Trump’s proposed border wall. This time around, despite the July 4, 2025 passage of Public Law No: 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and passage of the current CR by the House of Representatives, final budget approval for the 2025-2026 fiscal year is currently stalled in the Senate after nine—count them, nine—roll call votes.…
