The current government shutdown has reached a new landmark, becoming the lengthiest in U.S. history.

Thirty-five days have now passed since President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats failed to reach an agreement to fund the government by the designated deadline. This duration surpasses the 34-day shutdown during Trump’s first term, which previously held the record.

With Republicans and Democrats still seemingly at an impasse, there is no clear end in sight for the current shutdown. Its impact is being felt by many Americans. Some federal employees have been working without compensation for weeks. Flights are being disrupted across the country due to airport staffing shortages. Millions of Americans relying on food stamp benefits face uncertainty this month.

The country is navigating uncharted territory. While there have been numerous government shutdowns, including several others that lasted over two weeks, lawmakers in Washington have always managed to reach a resolution more quickly in the past.

Details of Previous Extended Government Shutdowns

Until recently, the partial shutdown that took place during Donald Trump’s presidency was also . It spanned from December 21, 2018, to January 25, 2019, totaling 34 days. This closure originated from Trump’s demand for $5.7 billion to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a point of contention between Republicans and Democrats for weeks before a resolution was found. The government resumed operations after Trump agreed to a provisional deal to fund it until February 15, 2019. This initial agreement did not include funding for the wall, but a few days before February 15, Congress passed an amended bill that did allocate some funding—specifically $1.4 billion, which was less than Trump’s original request.

The next longest shutdown occurred during former President Bill Clinton’s first term. Lasting for 21 days, from December 15, 1995, to January 6, 1996, the shutdown began because Republicans sought to cut social programs and repeal the President’s 1993 tax increase—proposals Clinton opposed. The government reopened after Republican lawmakers accepted a compromise suggested by Clinton.

While former President Barack Obama was in office, the government shut down for 16 days, from September 30, 2013, to October 17, 2013. Republicans refused to pass a funding bill that included funding for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), while Obama and Democrats pushed back against proposals from GOP lawmakers that would have undermined it. The shutdown concluded after bipartisan Senate negotiations resulted in minor changes to the ACA.

Former President Jimmy Carter’s time in office was marked by multiple shutdowns, each lasting over a week. One, stemming from disagreements over whether Medicaid should fund abortions, lasted 12 days, from September 30, 1977, to October 13, 1977. Another, which lasted 17 days, from September 30, 1978, to October 18, 1978, unfolded due to disagreements over abortion funding and Carter’s decision to veto a defense spending bill that included funding he deemed wasteful.