| Issues in Congress | |
|---|---|
| Ineffective/Partisan Gridlock | 59 |
| Performance on Specific Issue | 19 |
| Poor Ethics/Behavior | 9 |
| Other | 15 |
| No Opinion | 8 |
% who say they are critical of Congress due to...
Sources:
gallup.com

| Issues in Congress | |
|---|---|
| Ineffective/Partisan Gridlock | 59 |
| Performance on Specific Issue | 19 |
| Poor Ethics/Behavior | 9 |
| Other | 15 |
| No Opinion | 8 |
59% of respondents cited the ineffectiveness of Congress stuck in a partisan gridlock as a reason they were critical of the legislature's performance, followed distantly by poor performance on a specific issue. Most of the issues named arguably stem from Congress' dividing partisanship.