Democrats and Republicans have reportedly reached an agreement about border security. The deal reportedly includes $1.3 billion in funding for 55 miles of new fencing at the border. Which of the following do you think is MOST likely to happen?

Democrats and Republicans have reportedly reached an agreement about border security. The deal reportedly includes $1.3 billion in funding for 55 miles of new fencing at the border. Which of the following do you think is MOST likely to happen? Published on February 12, 2019 → Survey conducted on February 12, 2019 on 1953 U.S. adults

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Gender

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The agreement will not be passed by Congress

18%

The agreement will be passed by Congress, but Trump will not sign it

30%

The agreement will be passed by Congress and Trump will sign it

27%

Don’t know

25%

The agreement will not be passed by Congress

18%

The agreement will be passed by Congress, but Trump will not sign it

30%

The agreement will be passed by Congress and Trump will sign it

27%

Don’t know

25%

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