In a year that featured divisive fights over the budget, health care and presidential nominations, the United States Senate took a break from partisan bickering Tuesday night to get in the Christmas spirit.

A total of 65 senators — 42 Democrats and 23 Republicans — took part in a gift exchange after the day’s final votes were tallied. As NPR congressional correspondent Tamara Keith reported on Morning Edition Wednesday, “Secret Santa” is taking shape as something of a tradition in the upper chamber, as this is third year in a row the event has taken place.

Here are some of the stocking stuffers that were swapped this year:

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