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Republican Congress

Political party in Republic of Ireland

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Nov 7, 2025
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Which political party led the 1995–1996 federal government shutdowns under Newt Gingrich?

The 1995–1996 federal government shutdowns were initiated and led by House Republicans under Speaker Newt Gingrich as they pressed for the spending cuts in their Contract With America; public polling ...

Nov 8, 2025
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How many government shutdowns occurred in the U.S. since 1976 and what caused each?

Two competing tallies appear in the materials: one thread counts roughly , another counts (of which 11 produced furloughs), and a third frames the record as — the discrepancy stems from different coun...

Jan 30, 2026

How often have House Republicans been the main drivers of federal shutdowns since 1980?

Since 1980, the modern pattern of government shutdowns has been driven by a mix of actors—Presidents, coalitions and House majorities—but have been the principal drivers in a clear subset of the high-...

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