Public Opinion vs. Congressional Votes
Compare what readers think with how Congress voted.
This page connects public participation on HowIVoted with actual congressional action on related bills.
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Why it matters
Poll comparisons help visitors see the difference between public opinion on the site and recorded action in Congress.
Poll comparison
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Public poll result
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Related bill
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Congressional vote
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Alignment note
See where site participation appears aligned or different. This is not a scientific survey.
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