A Reuters/Ipsos survey found that 71% of U.S. adults want the incoming Congress to pass legislation ending the Iran war, as respondents also put living costs high on lawmakers’ early agenda.
Support crossed party lines but differed sharply: 93% of Democrats backed legislation to end the conflict, against 51% of Republicans. The survey ran for four days and wrapped up Nov. 9. Reuters said it gathered answers online from 1,705 U.S. adults nationwide, with an estimated margin of error near two percentage points.
Cost-of-living concerns were more broadly shared: 90% wanted household expenses included among Congress’ first-100-day priorities. A smaller share, 62%, supported an effort to repeal tariffs on imports imposed by the Trump administration.
Reuters connected higher fuel costs to the Iran conflict and said tariffs on imported products had also contributed to inflation. Trump has defended the war as necessary to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while arguing that tariffs shield U.S. industry from cheaper imports, the outlet reported.
Results from Nov. 3 put Democrats in their strongest combined position in the House and Senate since at least 2008, Reuters reported. The new Congress is scheduled to convene Jan. 3. EconoTimes previously examined what Democrats’ midterm gains could mean for the United States, Iran and Israel.
On a possible impeachment effort against Trump, 42% said it would be bad for the country, while 33% said it would be good. The remaining respondents were unsure or did not answer. The poll put Trump’s approval at 32%, close to its lowest point across his political career, Reuters reported. Views of both parties were also unfavorable overall: 45% viewed Democrats favorably and 51% unfavorably, while the figures for Republicans were 35% and 60%.
Respondents also favored cross-party engagement. Majorities in both parties said Trump should seek cooperation with Democrats and Democratic leaders should make an effort to work with him, Reuters said. The outlet reported that a House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was expected this week.
