Democrats have been about as popular as a raging case of diaper rash for a toddler, and to be honest, I didn’t think the party’s disapproval rating could go much lower. I was wrong.
Congressional approval has dropped to 10 percent, while 86 percent disapprove, tying a record high. Support for Democrats has plummeted to just 3 percent, one point above the lowest level Gallup has ever recorded.
The latest data shows a significant shift from earlier optimism. Congressional approval rose to 31 percent in March 2025, following gains by the Republicans and driven by strong enthusiasm among GOP voters. However, this increase was not sustained. By April 2026, overall approval had plummeted to 10 percent, while disapproval, which had decreased to 63 percent in the spring of 2025, surged to 86 percent.
The 3 percent approval rating for Democrats is not an isolated incident. Their approval of Congress has consistently remained in the low single digits for nearly a year, coinciding almost precisely with the Democrats’ ongoing strategy of obstruction against the Republican majority’s agenda. Instead of engaging in legislative work, Democratic leaders have resorted to delay tactics, including threats of filibusters and procedural blocks, which their own voters have noticed. With a 3 percent approval rating, Democrats are not just expressing discontent with Congress; they are also passing judgment on their party’s current strategy.
Much of this frustration arises from Congress’s failure to follow through on its agenda. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, a key GOP priority with broad public support, remains stalled in the Senate after Democrats used the filibuster to block a vote, preventing the majority from addressing an issue the electorate has already decided. Meanwhile, the funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stretched on for weeks, contributing to a shutdown period that typically corresponds with an increase in public disapproval.
But as conservatives, let’s not kid ourselves; our side isn’t going great, either.
The data reveals widespread dissatisfaction with Congress across party lines, although the levels of frustration vary. Republicans have a 20 percent approval rating for Congress, with 76 percent expressing disapproval. This reflects a growing frustration among their base, which has secured a majority but has struggled to achieve meaningful results. Independents show even lower approval, with only 11 percent approving of Congress and 84 percent disapproving.
Let’s also not kid ourselves about another reality: Though Democrat voters are not fans of their party, the vast majority of them despise President Trump and aren’t going to ‘cross the aisle’ to vote for Republicans. But here’s the good news: With Democrat approval in the toilet, there is zero enthusiasm within the party, and that means Dem voters may stay home in droves in November.