In U.S., Majority Favors Suspending Work on Healthcare Bill

Seven in 10 say Massachusetts election result reflects frustrations shared by Americans
January 22, 2010
by Jeffrey M. Jones

PRINCETON, NJ -- In the wake of Republican Scott Brown's victory in Tuesday's U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts, the majority of Americans (55%) favor Congress' putting the brakes on its current healthcare reform efforts and considering alternatives that can obtain more Republican support. Four in 10 Americans (39%) would rather have House and Senate Democrats continue to try to pass the bill currently being negotiated in conference committee.

Gallup poll here