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1995-1996 government shutdown

The government shutdown that occurred from 1995 to 1996, caused by a standoff between a Republican Congress and Democratic President Bill Clinton.

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Jan 31, 2026
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How did party control of the House, Senate, and Presidency align during the major multi‑day shutdowns (1995–96, 2013, 2018–19, 2025)?

since 1995 have repeatedly involved divided incentives: arose with and (House and Senate) , occurred with a Democratic president, a Republican House and a Democratic Senate stalemate , began with unif...

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-...

Jan 15, 2026

What specific dates and locations of encounters are listed in the full Starr Report?

The Starr Report’s public excerpts and accompanying government publication enumerate multiple specific dates tied to sexual encounters between President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, with several encou...

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