Are there any policies, issues congressional Republicans and Democrats could work together on?
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The midterm elections resulted in a divided Congress that will likely make bipartisan efforts difficult to succeed next year. Both political parties have shown support for some issues.
In the current political climate, Republican and Democratic leaders have shown little interest in working across the aisle and often prioritize hyper-partisan issues. The political center has fewer advocates than in prior years, and the deadlock in Washington is reflected in the low approval of Congress. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged bipartisanship on codifying same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez co-sponsored the Ban Conflict Trading Act. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Florida Republican Matt Gaetz co-sponsored the Ban Conflict Trading Act with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, introduced by Illinois Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
In September, the 117th Congress had a disapproval rating of 75% from Americans over the age of 18, according to a Gallup poll. Congress has the lowest approval ratings compared to any other branch of government, including the Judicial Branch after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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