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Here's how the partial government showdown compares to previous shutdowns

The partial government shutdown has reached its 11th day.
Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
The US Capitol is seen in Washington, DC, December 17, 2018, as the Deadline for lawmakers to agree on a new spending deal to avert shutdown on Dec 22 approaches.

The partial government shutdown has entered the new year on its 11th day.

On Monday, House Democrats unveiled a package of bills that would re-open the federal government without approving funding for President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico, establishing an early confrontation that will test the new power dynamic in Washington.

Related: Democrats have plan to fund government, but not a wall

The House is preparing to vote as soon as the new Congress convenes Thursday, as one of the first acts after Democrats take control, according to an aide who was not authorized to discuss the plan and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Trump told Fox News Channel he was "ready, willing and able" to negotiate, but added, "We have to have border security and the wall is a big part of border security."

The partial government shutdown began Dec. 22 after President Donald Trump bowed to conservative demands that he fight to make good on his vow to secure funding for a wall before Republicans lose control of the House.

Democrats have remained committed to blocking any funding for the wall, and with neither side engaging in substantive negotiation, the effect of the partial shutdown was set to spread and to extend into the new year.

Here’s a look at the previous government shutdowns and their duration. This list was drawn from Congressional Research Service reports:

  • 2018 (President Donald Trump): Dec. 22 to (ongoing)
  • 2018 (President Donald Trump): Jan. 20 to Jan. 23 - Three days
  • 2018 (President Donald Trump): Feb. 9 – One day.
  • 2013 (President Barack Obama): Oct. 1 to Oct. 17 - 16 days
  • 1995-1996 (President Bill Clinton): December 5, 1995, to January 6, 1996, - 21 days
  • 1995 (President Bill Clinton): Nov. 13 to 19 - Five days
  • 1990 (President George H.W. Bush): October 5 to 9 - Three days
  • 1987 (President Ronald Reagan): December 18 to December 20 - One day
  • 1986 (President Ronald Reagan): October 16 to October 18 - 1 day
  • 1984 (President Ronald Reagan): October 3 to October 5 - 1 day
  • 1984 (President Ronald Reagan): September 30 to October 3 - 2 days
  • 1983 (President Ronald Reagan): November 10 to November 14 - 3 days
  • 1982 (President Ronald Reagan): December 17 to December 21 - 3 days
  • 1982 (President Ronald Reagan): September 30 to October 2 - 1 day
  • 1981 (President Ronald Reagan): November 20 to November 23 - 2 days
  • 1979 (President Jimmy Carter): September 30 to October 12 - 11 days
  • 1978 (President Jimmy Carter): September 30 to October 18 18 days
  • 1977 (President Jimmy Carter): November 30 to December 9 - 8 days
  • 1977 (President Jimmy Carter): October 31 to November 9 - 8 days
  • 1977 (President Jimmy Carter): September 30 to October 13 - 12 days
  • 1976 (President Gerald Ford): September 30 to October 11 - 10 days

Note: The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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