It Was The Worst Congress In The Modern Era

The 118th Congress got very little done - far less than the past 16 congresses. That was because the Republicans (who controlled the House) was too busy fighting with each other to do the people's business. Sadly, the 119th Congress won't be any better.

Most People Disapprove Of The 118th Congress

The chart above reflects the results of the Economist / YouGov Poll -- done between January 14th and 16th of a nationwide sample of 1,660  adults (including 1,472 registered voters). The margin of error was 3 points for adults and 2.8 points for registered voters. 

Public Slightly Prefers Congressional Dems Over Republicans

 These charts reflect the results of the new Quinnipiac University Poll -- done between January 11th and 15th of a nationwide sample of 1,659 adults, with a 2.4 point margin of error.

Record Number Of Lesbians/Gays/Bisexuals In Congress

 

From the Pew Research Center.

The 118th Congress Has A Record Number Of Women

 This chart is from the Pew Research Center.

The Religious Composition Of The 118th Congress

 

From The Pew Research Center