Only two members were staking out aisle seats on the House floor in the hours before President Trump was set to enter the chamber and deliver his first address to a joint sessions of Congress.

Bigger crowds have lined up as early as 7 a.m. to get the choicest seats in previous years. One long-time Capitol employee charged with staffing the galleries told the Washington Examiner he’s never seen such a paltry turnout.

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