What is a lame duck session?

A Lame duck is a session of Congress meeting after elections have been held, but before the newly elected Congress has convened.

A "lame duck" session is when Congress reconvenes in an even-numbered year following the November general elections.

A Lame Duck Session is a Congress meeting after elections have been held, but before the newly elected Congress has convened.

A "lame duck" session is a session of government that happens between November and January before the new President takes office.

A session of Congress meeting after elections have been held, but before the newly elected Congress has convened.

A session of Congress meeting after elections have been held, but before the newly elected Congress has convened.

A session of Congress meeting after elections have been held, but before the newly elected Congress has convened.

It's when congress reconvenes following the November election, knowing that some members are ending their term soon.

It's the December to March session of those members of the U.S. Congress who were defeated for reelection the previous November.