To the surprise of absolutely no one, congressional approval ratings are in the toilet.
It’s hard to find something that is less desirable than the job that Congress has been doing lately, at least according to the results of a recent Gallup Poll.
“Americans’ approval of Congress has fallen to 10%, barely above its all-time low of 9%, while disapproval has climbed to 86%, tying the record high for the institution,” the report notes, adding that “[t]hree of the five peaks in disapproval since 1974 coincided with a government shutdown or the threat of one.” With multiple shutdowns occurring, including the ongoing partial shutdown targeting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), it’s no wonder Americans are fed up with their elected officials.
“Beyond the ongoing DHS funding impasse, congressional disapproval in Gallup’s April 1-15 poll may reflect Republicans’ frustration over Congress not passing legislation, including the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which passed the House in 2025 and would require citizenship documentation to register to vote. Also, broader tensions over war powers related to the U.S. conflict with Iran, the effects of high gas prices, and ethics scandals involving two members of Congress that led to their resignations as the polling period was drawing to a close may be souring public opinion further,” the report continued.
There are plenty of reasons for Americans to be less than thrilled with their leaders, X users pointed out.
As it should be! From the FRAUD being exposed by @DOGE and Citizen Reporters, one has to wonder what the hell Congress and the Senate has ever done FOR the Country?
Thankfully @realDonaldTrump has exposed the graft, the kickbacks, the bribes, and the illegal insider trading!
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A Dam Proud Conservative
Imagine that, people who do nothing for a living, have parties each time they recess, and under handedly get wealthy receive terrible approval ratings. Color me shocked!
— Clint (@RayFlaher) April 25, 2026
It’s no wonder. Congress is a foreign entity who operate against the will of the people. Their hatred of America and her people is loud and crystal clear.
— Serio Pravus (@SeriouslyWarped) April 25, 2026
and this is because of the Republicans that they’re the do nothing party that they elected them and they will not do anything to help the American people
— Michelle (@Michell62850024) April 25, 2026
Who are the other 14%? They should not be allowed to walk among us.
— American Patriot (@KJS_KJS_KJS) April 25, 2026
I’m not buying it, I want to see the 14% you claim actually approve of this congress!
— BigD2022 (@BigD5666) April 25, 2026
