Shutdown frustrates GOP appropriations cardinals as standoff freezes funding process

Published October 17, 2025 6:00am ET



House GOP appropriators are growing frustrated with the duration of the government shutdown, arguing that they cannot do their jobs and will not bring the remaining full-year funding bills to the floor until the government reopens.

All 12 appropriations cardinals told the Washington Examiner that they are concerned about the time being lost as the shutdown carries on. Friday marks 17 days since the shutdown began, and the continuing resolution to reopen the government only punts the funding deadline to Nov. 21.

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