Poll: Majority Support Fencing Around the U.S. Capitol Politico/Morning Consult survey released Tuesday revealed. The survey asked respondents about the fence that security officials constructed around the U.S. Capitol following the January 6 protest, noting the move has “restricted public access to Capitol grounds” and asking for their opinion. A majority, or 55 percent, said it is “necessary for the Capitol to be protected so the security fence should remain even if this comes at the expense of public access to the Capitol.” Nearly one-third said public access to the Capitol is necessary, concluding the fence should be removed “even if this comes at the expense of Capitol security.” Thirteen percent expressed no opinion on the matter.