The public’s approval of Congress has ticked down another point, according to a new Gallup poll. In the poll, taken October 9-12, 23 percent say they approve of the way Congress is doing its job, while 71 percent disapprove. A few days earlier, the numbers were 24-68. In early September, they were 29-63.

The lowest the number has gotten this year was in a May 8-11 poll, when 21 percent approved of Congress’ job performance, and 71 percent disapproved.