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April 22, 2026
Americans' Disapproval of Congress Hits Record High
- Only 10% of Americans approve of Congress, matching the all-time low from 2013.
- 86% of respondents disapprove, the highest level recorded in over 50 years of polling.
- Disapproval is largely driven by repeated government shutdowns and scandals involving members of Congress.
2 Sources
- Americans' disapproval rating of Congress matches historic highApr 22, 2026 at 11:05 AM · Politico
- Approval of Congress falls to just 10 percent: GallupApr 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM · The Hill