Democrats Suffering from Record Low Approval Ratings Amidst Controversy and Unpopular Policies

Democratic Party approval ratings have hit all-time lows, with only 19% of voters approving of their performance in Congress. The party's favorability rating among Americans stands at 29%, a record low since 1992. Despite Trump's low ratings, he and Republicans still received 77% approval from their voter base, nearly double that of Democrats.

Democratic Party approval ratings have plummeted to an all-time low, with only 19% of voters expressing satisfaction with their performance in Congress [1]. The party's favorability rating among Americans stands at 29%, marking a record low since 1992 [1]. Despite these dismal figures, Republicans continue to enjoy robust support, with 77% of their voter base approving of their performance in Congress [1].

The latest Quinnipiac University Poll, released on July 16, 2025, revealed that 19% of registered voters are happy with the way Democrats in Congress are handling their job. This is the lowest approval rating ever recorded by the pollster, which began asking the question in 2009 [1]. Even among Democratic voters, a majority (52%) disapprove of their congressional counterparts, with only 39% satisfied [1]. The survey, conducted between July 10 and 14, comes at a critical juncture following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act without Democratic support [1].

In contrast, Republicans in Congress have maintained a more stable approval rating. According to the poll, 33% of voters approve of the way Republicans are handling their job, while 62% disapprove [1]. Among Republican voters, 77% approve of the job their members have done, while only 20% disapprove [1].

The poor performance of the Democratic Party in Congress has been a consistent theme since Donald Trump took office. Despite Trump's low approval ratings, he and the Republicans still received 77% approval from their voter base, nearly double that of Democrats [1]. This discrepancy highlights the deep divide among American voters and underscores the challenges facing both parties as they prepare for the 2026 midterm elections.

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[1] https://nypost.com/2025/07/16/us-news/job-approval-for-congressional-democrats-hits-all-time-low-flat-out-terrible/