The government shutdown still has no clear endpoint in sight as lawmakers remain deadlocked entering the weekend. But it’s already poised to become one of the longest in the country’s history. The shutdown began on Oct. 1 , and the Senate isn’t set to vote on the issue again until Oct. 14 . By that point, this shutdown would rank as the fifth longest one the U.S. has ever seen. Here’s what to know about the five previous shutdowns that currently hold the top spots. Dec. 21, 2018 to Jan. 25,