The unprecedented fall in the popularity of the American Congress on the eve of the mid-term elections In a report referring to the crisis of the legitimacy of the American legislative body on the eve of the mid-term elections, the CNN news channel announced an unprecedented drop in the popularity of the Congress. Only 14% of American citizens are satisfied with the functioning of Congress, which is the lowest rate recorded in the history of this institution. 81% of Americans expressed their strong opposition and dissatisfaction with the way the representatives are acting.