There is still a negative view of Congress in the latest Economist/YouGov Poll. Only 14% approve of how the new Congress is handling its job; 63% disapprove.
23% of Republicans (among the highest figures in recent years) approve. But, perhaps reflecting divided control, so do 17% of Democrats. While more in both parties are still negative, it’s the independents that really dislike Congress these days. Only 5% of them approve of how Congress is handling its job. 76% disapprove.
Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way that the United States Congress is handling its job?
| Total | Democrats | Republicans | Independents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Strongly approve | 2% | 4% | 2% | 0% |
Somewhat approve | 12% | 13% | 21% | 5% |
Neither approve, | 15% | 17% | 13% | 13% |
Somewhat disapprove | 29% | 30% | 25% | 30% |
Strongly disapprove | 34% | 27% | 34% | 46% |
Not sure | 9% | 9% | 5% | 5% |
