Which do you think is the more important goal for Congressional Democrats in government shutdown negotiations?

Which do you think is the more important goal for Congressional Democrats in government shutdown negotiations? Published on October 4, 2025 → Survey conducted on October 4, 2025 on 2811 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

To preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits and restore funding for Medicaid

61%

To expand Medicaid benefits to immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally

13%

Not sure

26%

To preserve Affordable Care Act tax credits and restore funding for Medicaid

61%

To expand Medicaid benefits to immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally

13%

Not sure

26%

Informal | This won't contribute to YouGov's research

And how do you imagine your household's financial situation to be 12 months from now, in comparison to your present financial situation?

Likely voters, data centers, 'woke,' and more: August 21 - 24, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll

The Republicans in Congress favorability

The Democrats in Congress favorability

US Congress approval rating

Democrats' midterms lead, voter-fraud concerns, Ramaswamy’s ad, and more: October 23–26, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll

Most registered voters disapprove of Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad attacking opponent Amy Acton

Two-thirds of Republicans think there will be enough voter fraud to determine control of Congress

Democrats lead a week before Election Day

A midterms update, ebbing support for Ukraine, and more: October 19–20, 2026 Economist / YouGov Poll