How Americans Would Change the Constitution—New Poll
Summary
A new poll by Morning Consult and the Cato Institute shows that many Americans support changing the Constitution to add rights like health care, balance the federal budget, and limit campaign spending. The poll also finds that Americans back other changes, such as voter ID laws and making English the national language, with some agreement across political lines.Key Facts
- 73% of Americans support a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to health care.
- 69% want an amendment to require a balanced federal budget and limit political campaign spending.
- 66% support requiring photo ID to vote.
- 65% would back making English the national language.
- 60% support banning flag burning and guaranteeing free college through amendments.
- Only 36% support banning diversity, equity, and inclusion topics in public schools and 38% back ending birthright citizenship by amendment.
- The poll surveyed 2,253 adults on June 25-26, 2026, with a 2% margin of error.
- Amending the Constitution requires approval by two-thirds of Congress or state legislatures and ratification by three-fourths of states, making it a difficult process.
- The last amendment passed was the 27th in 1992, which limits congressional pay changes.
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