Bob, this Congress has actually gotten a ton done.  Take a look at https://www.congress.gov/public-laws/114th-congress.  When Senator Sanders actually worked with Republicans, it resulted in a VA bill that was signed into law: https://www.congress.gov/public-laws/114th-congress and http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-veterans-health-care-bill.   Which Murkowski voted for: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=113&session=2&vote=00254.