Most voters casting ballots in the midterm elections want Congress to act as a stronger check on President Donald Trump, according to The AP Voter Poll, reported by PBS News.
About 70% of voters said they want Congress to provide more checks and balances on the presidency. Only about 2 in 10 said Congress is doing about the right amount, and about 1 in 10 said it is doing too much. Congress itself is not popular either. About three-quarters of voters disapprove of how it is doing its job.
The poll found broad unhappiness with Trump. Roughly 6 in 10 disapprove of how he is handling the presidency. About 6 in 10 said higher prices are more the result of Trump's policies than of factors outside his control.
Voters were also critical of the war with Iran. About 6 in 10 said the U.S. made the wrong decision in taking military action there. The Pentagon recently estimated the cost of the war at more than $47.1 billion. About a third of voters called the war a crucial factor in their vote, a smaller share than those who said that about the cost of living or government corruption.
Immigration enforcement drew criticism too. About 6 in 10 disapprove of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement is doing its job. About 6 in 10 said the administration's enforcement has gone too far, while about 2 in 10 said it has not gone far enough. The crackdowns sparked protests in Minnesota that led to the deaths of two U.S. citizens.
On health care, most voters said Trump's policies have made Americans' health and well-being worse, and about half said access and costs have gotten worse. About 6 in 10 want the federal government to play a bigger role in helping Americans get health care.
Sources: PBS News, The Associated Press