Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2010 (74th-111th Congresses)
Description:
This report discusses how lame duck sessions occur, and the background of the lame duck sessions between 1940 and 2010. A “lame duck” session of Congress occurs whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected, but before the term of the current Congress ends.
Date:
August 30, 2011
Creator:
Beth, Richard S. & Tollestrup, Jessica
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department