#shutdown | The Distraction Index
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#shutdown
6 events across 6 weeks
0
Damage
2
Distraction
4
Noise
8.2
Avg A
21.0
Avg B
WEEK 44
Oct 26 – Nov 1
DIST
2025-10-30
SNAP Benefits Threatened by Shutdown
Resource Reallocation
multi state · broad
A
17.4
B
30.2
WEEK 43
Oct 19 – 25
NOISE
2025-10-23
Congress Unlikely to Change Filibuster Rules to End Shutdown
Norm Erosion Only
federal · broad
A
0.2
B
13.7
WEEK 38
Sep 14 – 20
NOISE
2025-09-20
Senate Rejects Government Shutdown Avoidance Bill
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
22.7
B
22.3
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
DIST
2025-09-13
Democrats Initiate Health Care Fight as Shutdown Deadline Looms
Norm Erosion Only
federal · broad
A
1.5
B
36.0
WEEK 10
Mar 2 – 8
NOISE
2025-03-07
Lawmakers Seek Votes on Continuing Resolution to Avert Government Shutdown
federal · broad
A
1.0
B
4.7
WEEK 9
Feb 23 – Mar 1
NOISE
2025-03-01
Congress Faces Government Shutdown Deadline in Two Weeks
federal · broad
A
6.5
B
19.1