Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives canceled a vote on a government funding bill scheduled for October 7-10. The decision came amid an ongoing shutdown that has persisted for three days. The development was reported on October 3.
“The House of Representatives has done its job and sent a simple resolution to the Senate to keep the lights on. The Senate rejected it,” said Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana. He emphasized that voting would be delayed until Democrats agree to discuss resuming government operations.
Congressmen will remain in their districts and return to Washington no earlier than October 14, extending the budget crisis for at least two more weeks. Democrats condemned the Republicans’ move, accusing them of prioritizing “extended holidays” over reaching a compromise.
As of October 1, approximately 4 million Americans face the risk of losing wages due to the shutdown. Earlier reports indicated that the Trump administration planned to lay off around 16,000 federal employees, with cuts targeting infrastructure projects in Democratic-controlled regions. This has already sparked internal divisions within the party ahead of the 2026 elections.
