Democrats are seeking to demonstrate unity with President Joe Biden’s visit to the Senate on Thursday, even as leaders are acknowledging that they cannot get much done.
The Democratic-led Senate has been largely immobilized this year as the newly Republican House has shown little appetite for compromise, a string of Senate Democrats have been absent due to health issues and some moderate senators facing reelection next year are voting with Republicans. While Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer won a coveted extra seat in the November elections, bringing the margin to 51-49, Democrats have not yet been able to use their majority to advance any of their policy goals.
