Biden arrives to a smaller-than-usual joint address to Congress

As President Joe Biden headed down the main aisle of the House chamber Wednesday night for his first joint address to Congress, it was a smaller affair than what he was used to.

The former two-term vice president and long-time senator has been to countless presidential addresses in Congress, normally packed to the brim, but this one was a toned-down affair due to coronavirus restrictions that limited the attendee list to 200 people.

But Biden, who is known for connecting with others on a personal level, still got in some fist bumps with lawmakers, including Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), as well as some pats on the back from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Pat Leahy (D-Vt.). He even shared a half embrace with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).