The shutdown, which has broken the record for the longest in U.S. history, has left many Americans wondering when exactly the government will reopen its doors.

Even lawmakers on Capitol Hill don’t have the answer.

Though there have been bipartisan negotiations in the Senate, no agreement has been finalized that would satisfy both parties. Democrats have demanded an extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year. They have repeatedly blocked a Republican stopgap measure, that would fund the government till Nov. 21, from advancing in the upper chamber.

There are, however, a few variables that could change the course of the shutdown fight. These include the return of House lawmakers, President Trump deciding to strike a deal with members ac

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