Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, has now sent out a DSCC fundraising e-mail celebrating the victory of Sen.-elect Al Franken (D-MN), and inviting recipients to congratulate him.

"Sen.-elect Franken's vote will be crucial as we work to pass President Obama's change agenda - a stronger economy, health care for more Americans, and energy policies that protect the planet," the e-mail says, with the emphasis in the original. "We'd also like to thank all of those dedicated supporters from Minnesota and across the nation who helped make it happen. Al Franken couldn't have won without your help, and his victory is your victory, too."

Technically, the e-mail is not a fundraising letter, as there is no appeal for money in the body of the text. There is a standard button at the bottom to contribute money to the DSCC -- and the Dems would obviously appreciate any donations that might come in to mark the occasion -- but they put that in all their e-mails.

The full e-mail is available after the jump.

Dear Friend,

We here at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee wanted to make sure you'd heard the good news: The Minnesota Supreme Court yesterday ruled in Al Franken's favor, and he soon will be sworn in as the newest United States senator.

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Sen.-elect Franken. He's earned it. We're thrilled to welcome him to our team of Democratic senators, who are working hard every day to get our country back on track. Sen.-elect Franken's vote will be crucial as we work to pass President Obama's change agenda - a stronger economy, health care for more Americans, and energy policies that protect the planet.

We'd also like to thank all of those dedicated supporters from Minnesota and across the nation who helped make it happen. Al Franken couldn't have won without your help, and his victory is your victory, too.

We know you share our excitement at Al Franken's victory, and we'd like to offer you the opportunity to forward your own good wishes. Click on this link, and send Sen.-elect Franken a congratulations message. We'll forward it to his office, to welcome him to Washington!

Sincerely,

Bob Menendez