That the Democrats were unable to advance their legislative agenda is not a “victory” for the GOPE. That is the barest minimum level of competency for a party that controls Congress.
Contrast that with the GOP Congress's repeated rubber stamping of Obama spending which has instituted spending for the the Progressive agenda to a level not seen since LBJ was President. That spending is now baked into the Fed Budget and will now be incredibly difficult to dismantle.
I know, I know. I’m just glad they did anything good. After eight years of anger and depression during Obama’s reign, I’m happy about any good news. I still have trouble believing the Democrats are on their way out; it’s certainly brightened my Christmas!