U.S. political division is at or near record highs, with sharp splits among both politicians and the public.

While there are still some areas of bipartisan collaboration, most voting members in Congress are increasingly polarized, with moderates now rare.

Key Statistics of U.S. Political Division

Recent Bipartisan Legislation

Moderates vs. Polarization: Member Trends

Summary Table: Moderate vs. Polarized

• Congress: Moderates are less common; both parties are more ideologically sorted than at any time since the 1970s[4][3][7].

These numbers underscore both the reality and perception of deep political division in contemporary America, even as some policy areas still see cross-party cooperation[5][1][3][4][7].

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