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Lauren Gambino

What Democrats achieved – and didn’t – in two years controlling Congress

A general view of Capitol Hill in Washington
The Republicans will take control of the House on 3 January. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

In January, Democrats will lose their unified control of Capitol Hill, ending a remarkable legislative streak that saw the party deliver on many of their campaign promises.

While Joe Biden and his party did not accomplish everything they set out to do, Democrats in Congress spent the last two years marshalling their thin majorities to pass consequential legislation that touches nearly every aspect of American life from water quality to marriage equality. Some of the most notable measures even earned Republican support.

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