Story highlights 6-in-10 Americans don't think the new Congress will get more done than the last

And about half say they don't expect Congress to change how responsive it is to the public

Despite voting Republicans into power in November, just 28% think the Senate will be better off in Republican hands

Americans are split on which party should give more to compromise on bipartisan legislation

Washington (CNN) The Republican Senate takeover is a hot conversation topic in Washington, but outside the nation's capital, Americans aren't feeling much of a change as the new Congress gavels into session on Tuesday.

About 6-in-10 Americans believe the new Congress won't get more done compared to the previous Congress, according to a CNN/ORC poll released Tuesday . And about half of Americans surveyed said they don't expect Congress to be more or less responsive this time around.

On the flip side, 37% of Americans have faith the new Congress will get more done than the last and just 30% of Americans think Congress will be more responsive to the public in the new session.

Republicans swept the midterm elections, gaining control of the Senate and keeping control of the House of Representatives. But that doesn't mean Americans are confident the GOP will do a better job running the Senate.

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