Press Releases

September 17, 2026 – Despite the steady drumbeat of assertions that Americans are highly polarized, bipartisan majorities say that if the public were to have more influence on members of Congress, they would be more likely to find common ground.… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities in the Battlegrounds Say if the People Had More Influence, Congress Would Find More Common Ground

Sept. 10, 2026 – Since the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision, states have been allowed to criminalize abortion before fetal viability, and over a third of states have done so. However, new surveys of nearly 20,000 Americans in battleground states… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities in Battlegrounds Oppose Criminalizing Abortion Before Viability, Favor Greater Access to Birth Control

Sept. 2, 2026 – While immigration is a highly divisive issue in Washington, DC, new surveys in 11 competitive states and 28 congressional districts across the country reveal substantial bipartisan common ground among the public on proposals to address the… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities in the Battlegrounds Agree on Proposals to Give Most Undocumented Immigrants Path to Legal Status, Deter Illegal Immigration

August 20, 2026 – While Congress has been unable to agree on solutions to prevent Social Security’s pending insolvency, new surveys of nearly 20,000 Americans in 11 competitive states and 28 competitive congressional districts reveal how Americans across party lines… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities in the Battlegrounds Agree on How to Prevent Social Security’s Insolvency and Preserve Benefits

As the cost of raising a child continues to be a major concern, new surveys of nearly 20,000 Americans in 11 competitive states and 28 congressional districts reveal extensive bipartisan common ground in support of wide-ranging federal assistance for families.… Read more: Large Bipartisan Majorities in the Battlegrounds Favor More Federal Support for Childcare, Universal Preschool, Paid Family Leave, and Higher Child Tax Credit

Amid ongoing political debates about spending on low-income assistance programs, new surveys in 11 competitive states and 28 competitive congressional districts reveal bipartisan common ground in favor of the federal government providing more assistance to low-income households. When given the… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities in the Battlegrounds Agree: SNAP Benefits, Medicaid, EITC, Minimum Wage Should Be Increased

With healthcare costs continuing to rank among Americans’ top concerns, new surveys conducted in 11 competitive states and 28 congressional districts reveal common ground between Democrats and Republicans on proposals to reduce costs and increase access to health insurance. Proposals… Read more: July 30, 2026 – On Healthcare Costs: In Battleground States and Districts, Republicans and Democrats Agree On Proposals to Lower Prices, Expand Coverage

While Democrats and Republicans in Congress recently came together to pass legislation addressing the cost of housing, new surveys in 11 competitive states and 28 competitive congressional districts shows that majorities of both Democrats and Republicans favor policies that go… Read more: On Housing Affordability: In Competitive States and Districts, Bipartisan Majorities Favor Going Further Than Newly-Enacted Law

AI First of 15 Topics in Common Ground in the Battlegrounds? Survey Series to Run Through the Midterm Elections As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into more aspects of the economy and society, new surveys in 11 competitive states and 28… Read more: On Artificial Intelligence: In Competitive States and Districts, Large Bipartisan Majorities Agree on Proposals for Regulation

National Surveys Reveal Majorities of Republicans & Democrats Agree on 112 Key Policies For 88 Policies, More Than Two-Thirds of Both Parties Agree COLLEGE PARK, MD – While Democrats and Republicans in Congress are deeply divided, new national surveys find… Read more: The National Common Ground

Large Majorities Say Government Is Not Fulfilling Founders’ Vision to Serve the Common Good, Be Guided By the People Say Elections Not Enough; Support New Ways to Consult We the People  As America approaches its 250th anniversary, nearly two in… Read more: Americans on the U.S. at 250

The White House recently released its AI Action Plan, which opposes government regulation of AI programs, saying that it would impede the US becoming the dominant force in artificial intelligence globally. A new survey found that bipartisan majorities of Americans,… Read more: Majorities of Republicans and Democrats Overwhelmingly Favor the Government Regulating Artificial Intelligence

President Trump has issued executive orders to “reevaluate our commitment” to United Nations (UN) agencies, withdraw from the World Health Organization, and impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to thwart their activities. A new survey by the Program… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities Oppose US Disengaging from UN Agencies

As the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is signed into law, and major changes are made to spending and taxes, a new survey has found that the public would create a completely different budget. Majorities of both Republicans and Democrats… Read more: National Survey: Major Differences Between the Budget That The Public Wants and What Congress Just Passed

Bipartisan majorities favor higher not lower taxes on the wealthy, cutting defense spending not increasing it, no cuts to Medicaid, reducing deficit, not increasing it. As the outlines of a Congressional budget bill have become clearer, a new survey, in… Read more: National Survey Finds Americans Favor a Federal Budget Completely Different from the One Congress is Developing

Amid efforts to roll back current federal laws and regulations that aim to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases and to expand offshore drilling, a new national survey finds that bipartisan majorities support keeping: These findings come from a survey… Read more: Majorities of Republicans and Democrats Support Keeping Tax Credits for Clean Energy and EVs, Limits on Offshore Drilling

Favor Increasing SNAP Benefits and Tax Credits for Low-Wage Workers The American public overwhelmingly opposes cuts to federal assistance programs for low-income households, and in most cases favor increasing their benefits. Large majorities of Republicans and Democrats: These are some… Read more: Majorities of Republicans and Democrats Oppose Cutting Medicaid

In the midst of current debates about expanding Presidential authority, a new survey finds majority opposition among the public.  Large majorities (65-69%) – bipartisan in all but one case – oppose putting seven currently independent agencies under direct Presidential control.… Read more: Public Opposes Expanding Presidential Power to Control Independent Agencies, Block Federal Spending, Replace Civil Servants 

College Park, MD – An overwhelming majority of 89% of Americans say the US should spend at least one percent of the federal budget on foreign aid – the current amount the US spends on aid. This includes 84% of… Read more: Large Bipartisan Majorities Oppose Deep Cuts to Foreign Aid

Surveys in Six Swing States and Nationwide Find Over Fifty Policies Supported by Majorities of Both Republicans and Democrats A series of surveys conducted in battleground states and nationwide asked about 66 Federal policy issues across a wide range of… Read more: Common Ground in the Battlegrounds: 2024

As housing affordability has become a major issue for many Americans, a new survey in six swing states and nationally finds majority support – bipartisan in most cases – for the Federal government taking a variety of actions to make… Read more: In Swing States Bipartisan Majorities Favor Federal Government Actions To Make Housing More Affordable 

Favor Deterring Illegal Border Crossings by Mandating E-Verify for Employers, While Also Increasing Number of Work Visas  As the issue of immigration figures prominently in campaigns across the country, a new survey by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) in six… Read more: Swing State Survey: Majorities Favor Path to Citizenship over Mass Deportation, While Strengthening the Border

As major proposals to change US international trade policy have come into the discourse, a new public consultation survey finds bipartisan majorities of Americans in six swing states, as well as nationally, support the US continuing to have low tariffs… Read more: In Swing States Majorities of Rs and Ds Oppose Raising Tariffs on All Imports to 10-20 Percent

Support for Higher Child Tax Credit, Universal Preschool, Subsidized Childcare, Paid Leave   September 19, 2024 – As many costs for families, especially those with children, continue to rise faster than wages, a new public consultation survey by the Program for… Read more: In Swing States Majorities of Democrats and Republicans Favor Major Federal Actions to Help Families

September 12, 2024 – A new public consultation survey finds significant bipartisan support for major proposals–including revenue increases and benefit cuts–that would reduce Social Security’s long-term shortfall by 78% and extend the program’s longevity for decades. [Full Report] Without any… Read more: In Swing States Majorities of Republicans and Democrats Agree on Measures to Eliminate Most of Social Security Shortfall 

September 4, 2024 – While policymakers argue over whether abortion should be a right or a crime, the public has a clear policy stance on the matter. A new survey in the six swing states finds that majorities of Republicans… Read more: In Swing States Majorities of Republicans and Democrats Oppose Criminalizing Abortion Before Fetal Viability

August 28, 2024 – Amid debates about US international engagement, a new public consultation survey in the six swing states by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation (PPC) finds widespread bipartisan support for the US continuing to provide… Read more: In Most Swing States, Democrats and Republicans Agree the US Should Continue Military Aid to Ukraine

August 14, 2024 – Amid much discussion about whether to roll back current laws and regulations that aim to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases and to expand offshore drilling, a new survey in six swing states and nationally finds… Read more: Majorities of Republicans and Democrats in Swing States Support Keeping Tax Credits for EVs and Clean Energy, Limits on Offshore Drilling

August 8, 2024 – Overwhelming bipartisan majorities support a prohibition on stock trading by Congress, the Supreme Court, President, and Vice President in the six swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as well as nationally, a… Read more: In Six Swing States, Democrats and Republicans Agree Congress, SCOTUS, POTUS, and VP Should Not Trade Stocks

July 25, 2024 – As the price of health care continues to rise faster than wages, a new public consultation survey by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) finds bipartisan majorities of Americans in the six swing states of Arizona,… Read more: In Six Swing States, Democrats and Republicans Agree on How to Lower Health Care Costs

The question of whether to continue aid for Ukraine was the focus of an innovative town hall with Congressman Jamie Raskin on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The discussion was prompted by a new public consultation survey of a representative sample of… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities in Maryland’s 8th District Favor Continuing Aid for Ukraine

As the House’s new Task Force on Artificial Intelligence considers how government should address AI issues, such as deepfakes in the election and bias in algorithms, a new survey finds very large bipartisan majorities favor giving the federal government broad… Read more: Nine Major Proposals for Government Regulating Artificial Intelligence Favored by Very Large Bipartisan Majorities of Voters

As Congress returns following one of its most unproductive years–with only twenty-seven bills signed into law in 2023–Voice of the People has identified more than 200 policy positions supported by majorities of both Republican & Democratic voters. Most are legislative proposals that have been… Read more: Over 200 Policy Positions Supported by Bipartisan Majorities

A bipartisan majority of seven-in-ten voters favor the US continuing to provide significant military aid to Ukraine to help in their ongoing war with Russia, according to an in-depth study by the Program for Public Consultation together with the Center… Read more: Large Bipartisan Majority Approves US Military Aid to Ukraine

Overwhelming bipartisan majorities favor prohibiting stock-trading in individual companies by Members of Congress (86%, Republicans 87%, Democrats 88%, independents 81%), as well as the President, Vice President, and Supreme Court Justices (87%, Republicans 87%, Democrats 90%, independents 82%) according to… Read more: Ban on Stock Trading for Members of Congress Favored by Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority

Large bipartisan majorities favor proposals that would prohibit the sale of US real estate and oil reserves to entities linked to foreign adversaries, including China and Russia. Three-quarters (73%) support a prohibition on the sale of property, including farmland; while… Read more: Large Bipartisan Majorities Favor Prohibiting Sale of Property and Oil Reserves to Affiliates of Foreign Adversaries

Tying the minimum wage to inflation is favored by nearly two-thirds An in-depth study conducted by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy finds that two-thirds of American voters favor raising the… Read more: Two-Thirds of Voters Favor a $15 Federal Minimum Wage, $12 Gets Bipartisan Support

An in-depth study finds that five-in-six Americans favor a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Members of Congress. While there has not been a vote on term limits in Congress since 1995, the issue was given new life during… Read more: Five-in-Six Americans Favor Constitutional Amendment on Term Limits for Members of Congress

As 66 soon-to-be former Members of Congress and their staffs move out of their congressional offices, very large bipartisan majorities support proposals in current legislation extending the period that former government officials must wait before they can lobby the government.… Read more: Large Bipartisan Majority Favors Increasing Lobbying Restrictions on Former Members of Congress and Other Government Officials

A majority of voters (57%) say the government should not make abortion a crime, punishable with prison time or fines. This includes seven-in-ten Democrats and nearly two-thirds of independents. Among Republicans, 77% oppose criminalization before fetal viability (22-24 weeks), including… Read more: Nearly Six-in-Ten Voters Reject Criminalizing Any Abortions, Three-in-Four Republicans Reject Criminalizing Before Fetal Viability

The in-depth survey of a representative sample of more than 2,500 registered voters found that large majorities of Republicans and Democrats favored proposals for increasing revenue (increasing taxes on the wealthy, raising the payroll tax) and trimming benefits (raising the… Read more: Large Majorities of Republicans and Democrats Agree on Steps to Drastically Reduce Social Security Shortfall

Large majorities of both Republicans and Democrats support federal funding to expand substance use disorder treatment programs to ensure that all Americans who need and want treatment are able to get it–what is sometimes called “treatment on demand.” A representative… Read more: Large Bipartisan Majorities Favor Congress Funding Substance Abuse Treatment for All Who Want It

A new analysis of past in-depth surveys conducted on 20 of the major proposals in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022—related to the environment, health care, and the workforce—shows that 19 proposals receive majority support, including majorities of Democrats and… Read more: New Report Shows Americans Support 19 of the Major Proposals in Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

A large bipartisan majority of three-in-four voters favors the federal government funding local programs that give 911 operators the ability to first send mental health professionals and social workers to a mental health-related incident, rather than police officers. Support is… Read more: Strong Bipartisan Majority Favors Funding for Mental Health Professionals to Respond to Mental Health-Related 911 Calls, Rather than Police

Large bipartisan majorities of voters favor Members of Congress using new tools for consulting representative samples of their constituents on policy decisions, and to take the recommendations of their constituents – as a whole – into account when voting. More… Read more: Groundbreaking Study Finds Americans Want Policymakers to Consult the People

A new public consultation survey has found that a large, bipartisan majority of Americans (73%) support reinstating net neutrality, including 82% of Democrats, 65% of Republicans, and 68% of Independents.  The online survey of 2,702 registered voters was conducted by… Read more: Three-in-Four Voters Favor Reinstating Net Neutrality

Based on an in-depth survey, 61% of voters favor using ranked choice voting in general federal elections, including 73% of Democrats and 55% of independents. Republicans are divided, 49% in favor and 50% opposed. The survey of 1,296 voters was… Read more: Six-in-Ten Favor Ranked Choice Voting in Federal Elections

College Park, MD – A strong bipartisan majority of eight-in-ten voters favor Congress banning foreign individuals and entities from spending money to influence ballot initiatives. Support is robust across party affiliation (Republicans 77%, Democrats 84%, independents 74%) and congressional districts (very… Read more: Nearly 80% of Voters Support Prohibiting Foreign Entities from Funding Ballot Measures

A new in-depth survey finds that bipartisan majorities favor several legislative proposals giving Congress greater authority over the use of military force and arms sales, as well as repealing the Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF), passed after the 9/11… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities Support Legislation Giving Congress Greater Power Over Use of Military Force, Arms Sales

In a comprehensive analysis of polls on major proposals in the proposed reconciliation budget—related to health care, the environment, education, and safety net programs—all 33 receive majority support, in most cases large majorities, according to a recently updated analysis conducted… Read more: Analysis of Polls Finds Majorities Support 33 Proposals in Budget Reconciliation Plan

At the U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, President Biden has been presenting the world with the ambitious steps the United States plans to take to reach its Paris agreement goals. His administration has been trying to move climate provisions… Read more: What climate policies would Americans support?

More than two-thirds of American voters favor increasing the IRS Budget by $8 billion a year to fund increased tax enforcement, a proposal being considered to help fund the reconciliation budget plan. In the innovative survey of 2,613 registered voters… Read more: Two-Thirds Favor Bolstering IRS Tax Enforcement as Proposed for Reconciliation Budget Plan

Six-in-ten voters support a proposed plan to federally fund up to 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave for all Americans, according to a new in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland.… Read more: Large Majority Favors Paid Family and Medical Leave Proposed for Reconciliation Budget Plan

Large majorities of American voters favor several proposals for increasing federal support for children that are being considered for the reconciliation budget plan. More than six-in-ten voters support an increase in federal subsidies for child care. Two-thirds favor making permanent… Read more: Large Majorities Favor Child Care and Nutrition Proposals Being Considered for Reconciliation Budget Plan

A large majority of voters support increases in federal spending on higher education, a central principle in the reconciliation budget plan currently being negotiated in Congress. Two specific proposals also being considered for the reconciliation budget plan-increasing Pell Grants and… Read more: Large Majorities Favor Increased Federal Spending for Higher Education, As Called For In Reconciliation Budget Plan

An overwhelming majority (86%) of American voters support reforms in current Congressional legislation that would greatly restrict the use of solitary confinement, including 84% of Republicans and 90% of Democrats.    In the innovative survey of 2,487 registered voters by the… Read more: Five in Six Voters Favor Sharply Restricting Use of Solitary Confinement

College Park, MD – In a new in-depth survey, two thirds of registered voters favored legislation calling for the federal government to create a national green bank to invest in and promote private investment in clean energy. Green banks are public,… Read more: Two-in-Three Voters Favor Creating National Green Bank

Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. A representative sample of 2,487 American voters were given a detailed presentation of numerous proposed Congressional… Read more: Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting

Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while… Read more: WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits

Bipartisan Majority Rejects Suspending Regulations on Emissions as Part of Plan – A new in-depth national survey finds that 62% of registered voters favor one of the few proposals for curbing greenhouse gas emissions that has support from both Republican and Democratic… Read more: Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan

Rep. Morelle Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 449 residents of New York’s 25th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to reduce… Read more: NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy and the Environment

Rep. Wild Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings –  In a unique survey of 436 residents of Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to curb… Read more: PA-7 Residents Agree on Reforms to Reduce Role of Money in Politics

With the new Congress convening amidst challenges to the election results and violent street protests, it may appear that lawmakers are inevitably headed for the same kind of polarization that produced gridlock in the last Congress, one of the least… Read more: Dozens of Recent Congressional Proposals Have Bipartisan Public Support, New Analysis Finds

A new in-depth survey finds bipartisan majorities support a number of tax incentives that seek to reduce the use of fossil fuels. The proposals, all introduced in Congress, include measures to encourage developing alternative sources of clean energy–such as solar… Read more: Bipartisan Majorities Favor Tax Incentives For Clean Energy and Efficiency

Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but… Read more: Large Majorities of PA-1 Residents Agree on Numerous Police Reforms

“Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree… Read more: Major Report Shows Nearly 150 Issues on Which Majorities of Republicans & Democrats Agree

When a representative sample of American voters were given a detailed presentation of ten police reform proposals in current Congressional bills, large majorities favored all of them. Majorities of Democrats and independents favored all ten proposals. Majorities of Republicans favored… Read more: Large Majorities Favor Police Reforms in Congressional Bills

When a representative sample of American voters were informed about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the amount of international aid needed to meet each of five of the key goals, and the proportionate share for the US, majorities favored… Read more: Americans Favor Major Increases in US Aid Toward Sustainable Development Goals, If Other Countries Do Their Part as Well

While Congress passed legislation requiring temporary paid family and medical leave for those affected by the coronavirus, a new in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland (PPC) finds that two-thirds of Americans believe such… Read more: Large and Growing Majority Favors Permanent Paid Medical and Family Leave

Berkeley Heights, NJ – In a unique survey of 478 residents of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on ways to curb the influence of money in politics, prevent gerrymandering, and limit lobbying by former… Read more: Majorities of NJ-7 Voters From Both Parties Agree on Reforms to Address Money in Politics, Redistricting

Two-thirds of American voters prefer for the US president to be chosen based on the national popular vote, according to a new survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland and released today by the nonpartisan Voice of the… Read more: Two-Thirds Favor President to Be Chosen Based on National Popular Vote

Voters have a far more favorable view of presidential candidates who they think “would listen to and be influenced by the views of the American people as a whole,”  but none of the current presidential candidates are seen as responsive… Read more: Voters Favor Presidential Candidates Who Would be Responsive to the People

FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2019 CONTACT: Steven Kull, 202-232-7500, Skull@UMD.edu As Congress lifts the national debt ceiling, increasing the budget deficit, a unique survey has found that bipartisan majorities are ready to cut the deficit by $376 billion, primarily by… Read more: Shown Budget Deficit, Bipartisan Majorities Agree on Steps to Cut It Deeply, Primarily by Raising Taxes on High Incomes

A new in-depth survey from the University of Maryland finds that large majorities of Americans have concerns about the impact of international trade on the US economy, job security, and inequality, but an overwhelming 87% support the US, together with… Read more: Large Bipartisan Majorities Favor Growing Trade Through International Agreements

Eight in Ten Support Nuclear Arms Control with Russia, Disagree with Trump Decision to withdraw from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. A new in-depth survey on U.S. nuclear weapons policy finds that 68% of voters (including 59% of Republicans and 74% of… Read more: Large Bipartisan Majorities Favor Prohibiting President from Using Nuclear Weapons First Without Congressional Approval

Nine in Ten Do Not Support Threatening to Withdraw from NATO if Europeans Do Not Increase Military Spending Celebrations of the 70th anniversary of NATO on April 4 may be clouded by concerns about statements by Donald Trump questioning the… Read more: Over Eight in Ten American Voters Favor US Continuing to Be Part of NATO

As the Trump administration has formally initiated the process of withdrawing from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia, saying that Russia has persistently violated the Treaty, a just-completed survey of American voters finds that two thirds oppose taking… Read more: Two-Thirds Oppose US Withdrawal From Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, New Survey Finds

Voters from Both Parties Endorse New ‘Citizen Cabinet’ Method for Consulting Constituents Most Believe Government Would Find More Common Ground if Public Has More Influence Looking toward 2020, a major new study finds voters are seeking candidates who they believe will… Read more: Major Study Finds 2020 Voters Seeking Candidates Who Will Be More Responsive to the People

An in-depth survey finds that, to discourage illegal immigration, only 4 in 10 favor building a wall, rather a bipartisan majority of 72% favor requiring employers to use the E-Verify system to ensure that the people they hire have the… Read more: To Regulate Immigration, Only 4 in 10 Favor Building a Wall, While 7 in 10 Favor Requiring Employers to Use E-Verify System, More Guest Worker Visas

A new survey finds overwhelming bipartisan support for provisions in a bill that would give judges greater discretion to ease prison sentencing, sponsored by U.S. Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA).  Some provisions were also contained in the House-passed First Step Act.… Read more: Overwhelming Bipartisan Majorities Support Bill Giving Judges Discretion to Moderate Prison Sentencing

In a unique survey in which respondents made up their own Federal budget, majorities of both Republicans and Democrats nationwide converged on a combination of spending cuts and revenue increases that would reduce the deficit for 2019 by $128.4 billion.… Read more: Majorities of Republican and Democratic Voters Agree on $128 Billion in Deficit Reduction, Raising Revenue and Cutting Spending

A major study of voters’ views of campaign finance finds that large majorities support numerous bills in Congress that seek to reduce or offset the influence of big campaign donors.  These include bills that call for a Constitutional amendment to… Read more: Very Large Majorities Support Congressional Bills to Reduce Influence of Big Campaign Donors

A new survey of registered voters finds that 60% oppose the Trump Administration’s proposal to lift the ban on oil drilling along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and to expand the allowed area around Alaska.  In the 17 states along… Read more: Large Majorities Oppose Trump Administration Move to Allow More Offshore Drilling, Ease Inspection Requirements

A new survey finds that nearly six in ten voters oppose the new tariffs on solar panels imposed by the Trump administration, including a majority in very red districts.  However, nearly six in ten Republicans favor the tariffs. On January… Read more: Majority of US Voters Oppose Tariffs on Solar Panels

A new survey finds that six in ten voters oppose proposed Congressional legislation that postpones, for eight years, current requirements to lower ground ozone levels.  Such ozone contributes to the creation of smog and is harmful to humans, but lowering… Read more: Survey: Six in Ten Oppose Legislation to Delay Lowering Ground Ozone Levels  

Since the December 14 FCC decision to repeal the requirements that Internet service providers abide by net neutrality, the FCC continued to promote their decision as a means for promoting Internet innovation and have parried criticism that it will drive… Read more: Overwhelming Bipartisan Public Opposition to Repealing Net Neutrality Persists

Favor Making Independent and Third-Party Candidates More Competitive in Congressional Elections As a Federal District Court considers a claim that the Commission on Presidential Debates should eliminate requirements that plaintiffs say effectively excludes a third, unaffiliated candidate from participating in… Read more: Overwhelming Majority of Public Supports Making it More Possible for Third Candidate to Participate in Presidential Debates

Redistricting By Citizens, Rank-Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts Majorities of voters support a number of bold reforms to change how members of Congress are elected, including having congressional districts drawn by independent citizen commissions, and adopting ranked choice voting and multi-member… Read more: Public Supports Reforming How Members of Congress are Elected

Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority Favors Path to Citizenship for Dreamers Majorities Oppose Eliminating Family and Lottery Based Immigration Programs, But 6 in 10 Favor Cutting Them Back Washington DC:  As Congress gears up to make another run at addressing immigration, a… Read more: Survey: Six in Ten Oppose Spending $25 Billion for Wall, But Half Favor Some New Spending

A new in-depth survey presented the three key provisions of the Alexander Murray bill, that addresses issues with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), to a sample of 2,511 registered voters and had them evaluate arguments for and against each provision. … Read more: Six in Ten Support the Alexander-Murray Healthcare Fixes

Majorities Also Favor Ending Support for Former Presidents Overwhelming bipartisan majorities support proposed legislation that calls for extending the period that former government officials must wait before they can lobby the government and prohibiting former executive branch officials from ever… Read more: Overwhelming Bipartisan Majorities Favor Greater Restrictions on Lobbying By Former Government Officials

Overwhelming bipartisan majorities oppose the plan that the Federal Communications Commission will consider this Thursday, December 14, to repeal the regulations requiring net neutrality. Respondents were given a short briefing and asked to evaluate arguments for and against the proposal… Read more: Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority Opposes Repealing Net Neutrality

An in-depth survey on tax reform finds that majorities in very red districts, as well as very blue districts, oppose key provisions in the Republican tax reform bills including reducing taxes on the wealthy, reducing the corporate tax, eliminating or… Read more: Large Scale Study Finds Majorities in Very Red Districts Oppose Key Provisions in Tax Reform Bill

An overwhelming majority of 79% voters oppose the proposal to allow churches and other non-profit organizations to endorse political candidates and provide them money and other support.  This includes 71% of Republicans as well as 88% of Democrats and 78%… Read more: Overwhelming Bi-Partisan Majority Opposes Allowing Churches, Other Nonprofits, to Engage in Political Activity

A new in-depth survey on tax reform finds that fewer than one in four voters overall, and fewer than four in ten Republicans, support lowering taxes for incomes over $200,000.  Sixty nine percent, including 55% of Republicans, oppose the Senate… Read more: In-Depth Study Finds Bipartisan Majorities Do Not Support Reducing Taxes on High Incomes, Eliminating State and Local Tax Deductions

The problem of Medicare solvency has gained renewed prominence as the new Congressional budget calls for reducing spending on Medicare by nearly half a billion dollars over the next decade.  Last month, the government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid issued… Read more: In-depth Survey Finds Bipartisan Consensus on Steps to Address Medicare Shortfall