U.S. Government Shutdowns and Their Presidents Since 1985

Welfare Controversy

Period: Oct 16, 1986 to Oct 18, 1986

President: Reagan

The Contra Shutdown

Period: Dec 18, 1987 to Dec 20, 1987

President Reagan

Deficit Reduction Plan

Period: Oct 5, 1990 to Oct 9, 1990

President: Bush

Healthcare Issues

Period: Nov 13, 1995 to Nov 19, 1995

President: Clinton

A Budget (Balancing) Act

Period: Dec 5, 1995 to Jan 6, 1996

President: Clinton

The Affordable Care Act

Period: Sep 30, 2013 to Oct 17, 2013

President: Obama