The paradox of Congress is that most voters disapprove of Congress as a whole but like their own representatives.

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This paradox is often referred to as "Congressional disapproval paradox" and is a well-documented phenomenon in political science. Polls consistently show that a majority of Americans disapprove of Congress as a whole, but individual approval ratings for their own representatives tend to be higher.

The Paradox of Congress Is That Most Voters Disapprove of Congress