President-elect Biden: "Yesterday, in my view, was one of the darkest days in the history of our nation."

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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.