By Tahir Qureshi

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New Delhi: Voting on the funding bill is scheduled for Tuesday 30 September 2025 in the USA. If the bill isnt passed by 12 a.m. on Wednesday October 1 government funding will be halted for the first time in Trumps second term. This is referred to as a government shutdown.
The two major parties in the US the Democrats and Republicans are at odds over the Obama healthcare subsidy programme. This has increased the risk of government operations collapsing and 900000 employees being forced to leave.
What do Democrats want?
Democrats want to increase healthcare subsidies. Republicans fear that increasing subsidies will require more money for government spending which will impact other government functions. President Trump and Democratic leaders met at the White House on Monday to prevent a shutdown but the meeting failed.
Spending season begins on October 1
The US fiscal year or spending year begins on October 1. Its essentially the governments financial year during which it plans its spending and budget.
During this time the government decides where to invest such as in the military health or education. If a new budget isnt passed by this date the government could shut down. This is why so much emphasis is being placed on passing the funding bill.
Decision is in Trumps hands: Opposition lawmakers
Democratic Congressman Chuck Schumer says If he agrees to our proposals the shutdown can be averted. Meanwhile Democratic Congressman Peter Welch said We are facing a health crisis. Trump should accept the decisions of Congress. But the chances of a deal seem slim.
On the other hand Republicans are accusing Schumer of forcibly blocking the funding bill. Republican Congressman Josh Hawley said What does the shutdown have to do with health subsidies? We are ready to negotiate but dont force a government shutdown.
How will shutdown affect America?
If a government shutdown occurs in the US the government will have no money to meet its expenses. This stops salaries for government employees and other expenses. During a shutdown the US government has to cut its expenses. However emergency services such as medical services border security and air services continue. In the last 50 years the US has experienced 20 shutdowns due to funding bill delays. During Trumps previous term alone the government faced three government shutdowns.