Most Americans—especially those who are laid off—say Congress should renew the law that increases unemployment payments

This spring, the US Congress passed a law to provide stimulus spending to combat the economic effects of COVID-19. In the law, the federal government provided additional money, up to $600 per week, to temporarily increase unemployment payments. The provision for increased unemployment payments expires at the end of the month. What do you think the Congress should do? (% in each group that say...)

US adults

Those who were laid off

Democrats

Independents

Republicans

Renew the law and continue providing an extra $600 per week in increased unemployment payments

Renew the law and continue providing an extra amount less than $600 per week in increased unemployment payments

Let the law expire and end increased unemployment payments