Things could be trickier in the Senate. The breakdown is currently 52 Republicans and 48 senators who caucus with the Democrats. But that could all change if there’s a government shutdown and Congress meets between Christmas and New Year’s. It’s likely Alabama would certify the results of Tuesday’s special election by Dec. 26. That could send Sen.-elect Doug Jones, D-Ala., to Washington. Regardless, Jones is certainly a senator by early January. The new Senate breakdown: 51 Republicans and 49 members who huddle with the Democrats.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., announced he “cannot in good conscience vote to add more to the already massive $20 trillion debt.” Plus, there are questions about the health of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

“Senator McCain is currently receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center for normal side effects of his ongoing cancer therapy,” said his office late Wednesday. “Senator McCain looks forward to returning to work as soon as possible.”