Congress

Congress' Approval Recovers Some; Independents Buck Trend

At 26%, approval remains low compared to this summer and most of the year

November 13, 2009
Americans express slightly greater approval of Congress this month after last month’s decline, but the current 26% rating is still down from this summer. While Democrats’ and Republicans’ approval is up from last month, the percentage of independents approving is the lowest it has been all year.More ...

Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote

Registered voters prefer Republicans for the House, 48% to 44%

November 11, 2009
Republicans have moved ahead of Democrats, 48% to 44%, in Gallup’s latest update on registered-voter preferences for the 2010 midterm congressional elections. Over the course of the year, independents have grown increasingly likely to vote Republican on this measure.More ...

No Clear Mandate From Americans on Healthcare Reform

Evenly split on long-term impact on healthcare system; one in four expect personal benefit

November 9, 2009
Americans are evenly split on the potential long-term impact of a new healthcare bill on the U.S. healthcare system: 41% say it would make the system better; 40% say it would make it worse. They are more negative than positive on the bill’s potential impact on their personal healthcare situations.More ...

Political Climate for 2010 Not as Favorable to Democrats

Maintain edge in party strength measures, but public dissatisfied with nation’s course

November 4, 2009
The U.S. political climate heading into 2010 is not as favorable to the Democratic Party as it was in 2006 and 2008. Though Democrats continue to have an edge in party affiliation and President Obama retains majority approval, congressional approval and satisfaction with the U.S. are low.More ...

Generic Ballot Provides Clues for 2010 Vote

Republicans could have good year, but may not be enough for control of House

November 2, 2009
The Democrats’ 46% to 44% advantage on the generic ballot suggests a solid Republican showing if the midterm elections were held today, assuming a typical GOP advantage in turnout. Even far in advance of the elections, the generic ballot has proven to yield reasonable insight into the U.S. House vote.More ...

Americans on Healthcare Reform: Five Key Realities

Gallup editors review patterns in data collected throughout the debate

October 30, 2009
Americans are closely divided on healthcare reform, meaning that public opinion offers no real political advantage to either champions or opponents of the idea. That said, a review of Gallup polls conducted throughout the debate reveals five realities crucial to understanding public opinion on this issue.More ...

On Healthcare, Americans Trust Obama More Than Congress

By 48% to 37%, more trust the Democrats than the Republicans in Congress

October 28, 2009
A majority of Americans, 55%, have at least a fair amount of trust in President Barack Obama on healthcare reform, compared with 48% expressing trust in the Democrats in Congress and 37% trusting the Republicans in Congress.More ...
Dems, GOP Poised for Tight 2010 Congressional Race

Dems, GOP Poised for Tight 2010 Congressional Race

October 7, 2009
Forty-six percent of registered voters say that if the elections for Congress were being held today, they would vote for the Democratic Party's candidate, and 44% say they would vote for the Republican Party's candidate.

Parties Nearly Tied for Congress in 2010

Voter preferences for Congress split 46% Democratic vs. 44% Republican

October 7, 2009
The Democrats are now barely ahead of the Republicans, 46% to 44%, in registered voters’ party preferences for next year’s congressional elections. That differs from the typical double-digit Democratic leads of the past two years. More independents now favor Republican than Democratic candidates.More ...
Congressional Job Approval Slides to 21%

Congressional Job Approval Slides to 21%

October 6, 2009
The percentage of Americans who approve of the way Congress is handling its job fell to 21% in October, from 31% in late August, with the biggest decline coming among Democrats.
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