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Democrats top Republicans by 11 points for House control: Survey
The 970-voter survey also gives Democrats higher marks on empathy and issue alignment as both parties draw low approval ratings.
In a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday, Democrats lead Republicans 49% to 38% for control of the House, a margin two months before the midterm elections.
Republicans gathered in Dallas as President Donald Trump unveiled a $5,000 plan for American adults, contingent on Republicans retaining control of both chambers of Congress in November.
Yet voters express broad dissatisfaction with Congress overall; just 21% approve of Democrats' performance while 26% approve of Republicans'. Tim Malloy noted Democrats are judged "more empathetic" regarding voter concerns.
Separately, 70% of voters oppose renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, while six out of 10 disapprove of the White House ballroom construction the Supreme Court approved last week.
Voters remain divided on the ongoing Iran war strategy. Thirty-nine percent support keeping forces while negotiating, 30% favor withdrawal, and 22% want increased operations, reflecting deeper partisan splits.