By a 56 to 42 margin, Gallup reports Majority in U.S. Say Healthcare Not Government Responsibility. Question: Do you think it is the responsibility of the federal government to make sure all Americans have healthcare coverage, or is that not the responsibility of the federal government? No Responsibility by Political Party Percentage Point Change Since 2000 Since 2000, the share of republicans who say healthcare is not the responsibility has increased from 53% to 86%, a rise of 33 percentage points.Since 2000, the share of independents who say healthcare is not the responsibility has increased from 27% to 55%, a...