lame-duck session
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lame-duck session
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
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There could, however, be small steps during the so-called lame-duck session that runs from after the midterms until early January, when a new Congress is sworn in.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
In the lame-duck session that followed Jefferson's victory in the controversial election of 1800, Adams and the Federalists created a bunch of new federal courts and packed them with supportive judges.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2024
Arguably the most productive lame-duck session in recent memory came after the 2010 elections.
From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2022
That would be needed to try to gain congressional approval of financial aid for crews and communities during the final weeks of the lame-duck session.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Its reinstatement before the end of the year would truly make this lame-duck session a mighty one.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 17, 2022
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