Senators, staff, pages, and press gathered on the US Capitol plaza to witness the solar eclipse, creating a lively atmosphere filled with excitement and camaraderie. The attendees shared eclipse glasses and engaged in conversations about the rare celestial event unfolding before their eyes.
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin expressed his awe, describing the eclipse as 'cool.' He and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin lightened the mood with jokes referencing former President Donald Trump's infamous viewing of the 2017 eclipse without protective eyewear.
