Election Day 2021: a reality check for Democrats after a blowout in Virginia and a closer-than-comfortable race in New Jersey. But it wasn’t *all* doom and gloom. Let’s review.
49-47: Senate confirms Serena Murillo, giving Biden one more lifetime federal judicial confirmation than Trump.
366-34-1: House passes a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government for three months.
Rep. Mark Alford performs "'Twas 5 Days Before Christmas" on the House floor to recap the government funding showdown.
President Biden makes a new friend during a visit to Children’s National Hospital.