Americans' approval of the way Congress is handling its job dropped to 9% in November, the lowest in Gallup's 39-year history of asking the question. The previous low point had been 10%, registered twice in 2012.| Gallup.com
U.S. congressional approval is holding steady at 21% in November, with 35% of Republicans and 9% of Democrats approving of the job Congress is doing.| Gallup.com
Congress’ job approval rating increased again this month to 39% -- its highest in four years -- due largely to higher ratings from Democrats.| Gallup.com
Congress' 31% job approval rating is its best since 2009.| Gallup.com
Barack Obama’s recent job approval ratings have hovered around 60%. Since they remain above the historical average of 55% approval, he is arguably still in the honeymoon phase of his presidency. Recent presidents have averaged just seven months above this benchmark, much less than those from 1945-1974.| Gallup.com
Fresh off his diplomatic visit to Europe, President Joe Biden enjoys a job approval rating that is steady in the mid-50s. Meanwhile, Congress has lost favor, particularly among Democrats.| Gallup.com
