You Vote: As the government shutdown continues on, which side do you now think will blink first?

A narrow majority of respondents to a Tuesday poll said that they believe the government shutdown should continue, while just 41% of likely U.S. voters said they disapprove of ending the shutdown.

Published: October 24, 2025 5:53pm

According to recent polling by multiple institutions, President Donald Trump's public perception has been unscathed by the shutdown despite Democratic Party messaging that he and his party are to blame. 

Data show Trump's approval ratings have either held steady or slightly improved during the ongoing government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history at over three weeks. 

A narrow majority of respondents to a Tuesday poll said that they believe the government shutdown should continue, while just 41% of likely U.S. voters said they disapprove of ending the shutdown.

And on Thursday, Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led bill to pay the military, Transportation Security Administration employees, and air traffic controllers amid the government shutdown.

As the government shutdown continues on, which side do you now think will blink first?

Republicans, who all but 1 have voted to keep gov't open, will agree to Democrat demands, to get their votes
6% (413 votes)
Enough Democrats will drop their demands on Obamacare subsidies and health care for illegal migrants and vote to end shutdown
52% (3744 votes)
I have a hard time seeing either side caving, leading to a record-long shutdown
43% (3075 votes)
Total votes: 7232

The Facts Inside Our Reporter's Notebook

Just the News Spotlight

Support Just the News