There wasn't "ruling party". You had Trump as president, you had Democrats in firm control of the house, and Uniparty RINOs in charge of the Senate. All three

There wasn't "ruling party". You had Trump as president, you had Democrats in firm control of the house, and Uniparty RINOs in charge of the Senate. All three "worked together" to get their goals done, which for Congress, means ensuring kickbacks get paid.