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Vote counting continues in the Alaska and Mississippi Senate races, where the Democratic candidates are leading by thin margins as their party prepares to take over Congress.

Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., who is poised to become the next chair of the House Budget Committee, told NBC News today that Democrats will have to "negotiate" with the White House to achieve their legislative agenda.

"The thing we have to do is pass it in the House, then second, with our sizable Senate majority, pass it in the Senate. Put it on his desk," Boyle said, referring to sending bills to Trump. "Make it clear to the American people: we’re fighting to bring costs down. He’s the one who’s stopping us. "

Asked whether that's enough, since making Trump look bad doesn't actually deliver for the American people, Boyle pointed to it starting a negotiation process.

"That can also lead to a negotiation, right? Because in the end of the day, Congress still has the power to the purse," Boyle said. "We do have to pass a budget in order to keep the government functioning. I’m interested in having a negotiation with this president."

Boyle said he hopes Democrats can work with…

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