Yale University: Study Shows 80% of Passed Laws Supported by Majority of Americans But Congress Overall Aligns With Public Opinion Just 55% of the Time
August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release:
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Study Shows 80% of Passed Laws Supported by Majority of Americans. But Congress Overall Aligns with Public Opinion Just 55% of the Time
When debating some of the most significant issues over the last 20 years, the U.S. Congress eventually acted in accordance with public opinion 55% of the time, according to a new study partially supported by Yale's Inst . . .
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Study Shows 80% of Passed Laws Supported by Majority of Americans. But Congress Overall Aligns with Public Opinion Just 55% of the Time
When debating some of the most significant issues over the last 20 years, the U.S. Congress eventually acted in accordance with public opinion 55% of the time, according to a new study partially supported by Yale's Inst . . .