Share of Americans who think lawmakers should compromise to find solutions rather than stand by their principles in the United States in 2022, by political party
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Respondents were asked whether they believe it is more important for government officials in Washington to "compromise to find solutions" or "stand on principle even if it means gridlock." Bars reflect respondents who answered "compromise."
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U.S. adults who think lawmakers should compromise 2022, by political party
A survey conducted in December 2022 found that ** percent of Americans think that Congressional representatives should work to compromise in the two years following the midterm elections. In the 2022 midterms, Republicans took control of the House of Representatives. This means that that the balance of power on Capitol Hill shifted, with Democrats controlling both the Senate and the Presidency.
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NPR. (December 15, 2022). Share of Americans who think lawmakers should compromise to find solutions rather than stand by their principles in the United States in 2022, by political party [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1356383/should-congress-compromise-work-together-us/
NPR. "Share of Americans who think lawmakers should compromise to find solutions rather than stand by their principles in the United States in 2022, by political party." Chart. December 15, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1356383/should-congress-compromise-work-together-us/
NPR. (2022). Share of Americans who think lawmakers should compromise to find solutions rather than stand by their principles in the United States in 2022, by political party. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/1356383/should-congress-compromise-work-together-us/
NPR. "Share of Americans Who Think Lawmakers Should Compromise to Find Solutions Rather than Stand by Their Principles in The United States in 2022, by Political Party." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 15 Dec 2022, /statistics/1356383/should-congress-compromise-work-together-us/
NPR, Share of Americans who think lawmakers should compromise to find solutions rather than stand by their principles in the United States in 2022, by political party ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1356383/should-congress-compromise-work-together-us/ (last visited July 23, 2026)
Share of Americans who think lawmakers should compromise to find solutions rather than stand by their principles in the United States in 2022, by political party [Graph], NPR, December 15, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1356383/should-congress-compromise-work-together-us/
