Democratic majorities in both chambers after the 3 November 2026 midterms are expected to shift congressional debates toward economic concerns that drove voters, including inequality, healthcare costs and labor protections.

CEPR’s “Majority Agenda” highlights broadly supported measures already embodied in pending legislation: raising the Social Security wage cap, the Schedules that Work Act for fair scheduling, the 2025 Raise the Wage Act to lift the federal minimum to $17 by 2030, and the FAMILY Act for paid leave.

On health care, 62–66 percent of adults favor greater federal responsibility for universal coverage, with recent polls showing majority support for Medicare for All as millions face loss of insurance.

American voters have spoken, delivering a resounding “yes” in favor of a course correction. The historic election results mean that Beltway policy debates will shift with new Democratic majorities in the House and Senate.

As usual, voters were largely motivated by economic concerns. Lawmakers would be wise to prioritize policies that respond to public opinion on the major issues – from inequality to the cost and availability of health care to labor rights and a stronger safety net.

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