The shutdown was supported by the Republican constituency, so the vote was merely government representatives doing their job. As for the hilarious $24 billion number thrown around by progressive media, like MSNBC, it's complete conjecture. It was the highest estimate available, and the methodology was absurd.
http://www.realclearmarkets.com/arti...wn_100676.html
Besides that, if we're holding the opposition parties responsible for money thrown out the window, then Democrats have cost us trillions with their entitlement garbage vote buying. Is my refund check in the mail?