Which do you think is the more important goal for Congressional Democrats in government shutdown negotiations?

Conducted

October 4, 2025

2811 US adults surveyed

Conducted October 4, 2025

YouGov surveyed 2811 US adults

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Gender

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Age

Race

To preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits and restore funding for Medicaid

61%

To expand Medicaid benefits to immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally

13%

Not sure

26%

Which do you think is the more important goal for Congressional Democrats in government shutdown negotiations?

Conducted October 4, 2025

YouGov surveyed 2811 US adults

To preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits and restore funding for Medicaid

61%

To expand Medicaid benefits to immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally

13%

Not sure

26%

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