As the Senate works through its version of the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” several of its core provisions—such as enhanced border security and Medicaid work requirements—are drawing strong public support, according to a recent poll by the Napolitan News Service.
Conducted in late May, the poll found that a plurality of voters want their senators to back the legislation, with 44% in favor, 38% opposed, and 17% remaining neutral.
Voter support for the bill largely followed party lines, though divisions emerged among Republicans. Among those who identified as supporters of “Trump-like policies,” approval reached 78%. However, other Republicans showed more hesitation, with only 47% in favor and 34% opposed. On the Democratic side, fewer than two-thirds (62%) said they wanted their senator to vote against the bill.
The bill’s proposal to boost funding for border security—a key priority of President Donald Trump’s administration—garnered support from 64% of respondents. An equal percentage backed the provision to end Medicaid funding for illegal immigrants.
The most popular elements of the bill were the proposed increases to the child tax credit and the exemption of tips and overtime pay from taxation, with 77% and 78% support, respectively. If enacted, the legislation would raise the child tax credit by $500, bringing it to $2,500 per child through 2028.
Concerns remain on both sides of the aisle regarding the scope of the bill’s proposed tax cuts. Among Trump supporters, 63% believe the bill doesn’t go far enough in reducing government spending—a concern echoed by several Republican senators, the Daily Signal reported, citing the survey’s results.
Meanwhile, 67% of Democrats fear the spending cuts go too far. Traditional Republicans appear split, with 47% aligning with Democrats in expressing concern over the depth of the proposed reductions.
