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January 26, 2026

2385 US adults surveyed

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Do you think Democrats in Congress should hold out for cuts in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — including for U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — before agreeing to a spending bill to avert a government shutdown?

Conducted January 26, 2026

YouGov surveyed 2385 US adults

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Do you think Democrats in Congress should hold out for cuts in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — including for U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — before agreeing to a spending bill to avert a government shutdown?

Conducted January 26, 2026

YouGov surveyed 2385 US adults

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41%
32%
27%

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