US President Joe Biden may have only two years to get things done SECTIONS US President Joe Biden may have only two years to get things doneBy Adam Jentleson, New York Times Last Updated: Jan 21, 2021, 10:17 AM IST Share Synopsis The harsh reality is that when the dust settles on the chaos and violence, Republican senators will have the same powerful incentives to deny Mr. Biden the 10 or so votes he will need, in addition to all 50 Democrats, to pass most bills in the Senate. President Joe Biden reverses Trump policies on climate change, coronavirus Related Bumping Senator Mitch McConnell to the minority increases Joe Biden’s odds of passing his agenda, but there is a catch.