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Gallup Poll: 86% Disapprove of Congress Amid Shutdown

4/22/2026

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A Gallup poll finds 86% of Americans disapprove of Congress, matching a record high.
The disapproval largely stems from the ongoing 10-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Republican approval has dropped from 63% in March 2025 to 20%.
The impasse stems from disagreements over funding and immigration policy following the January fatal shootings of protesters by federal officers.
Historical trends show congressional disapproval tends to spike during government shutdowns.

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A Gallup poll finds 86% of Americans disapprove of Congress, matching a record high.
The disapproval largely stems from the ongoing 10-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Republican approval has dropped from 63% in March 2025 to 20%.
The impasse stems from disagreements over funding and immigration policy following the January fatal shootings of protesters by federal officers.
Historical trends show congressional disapproval tends to spike during government shutdowns.