Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., celebrated the end of a “long and tough” election year in his opening Senate floor remarks on Tuesday.

“I think everyone is glad it’s over,” McConnell said. “I think America is ready to come together and move the country forward.”

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