As we bid farewell to 2023, it appears that Congress has once again left Americans feeling frustrated and disillusioned. This year, a mere 27 bills made it past the finish line and were signed into law, leaving many doubting the productivity of their elected representatives. Recent polls reflect this sentiment, with Congress garnering an abysmal approval rating in the high teens, as over 80% of those surveyed expressed their discontent.
To put this lackluster performance into perspective, for a majority of the year, only 22 bills had been approved. It took until just a few days ago for significant legislation to avert two government shutdowns and sidestep a perilous collision with the debt limit to be enacted. Some argue that history demonstrates the sometimes sluggish nature of progress in Congress, with months and even years passing without meaningful accomplishments.
