What are some historical examples of significant actions during lame duck sessions

Jan 23, 2020 ... This amendment also shortened the period between a President's election and inaugural, and it also fixed the problem of an outgoing, lame-duck ... Nov 26, 2022 ... With a narrowing window to act, Democrats intend to use the end-of-year “lame duck” session to leave a legislative mark while they still control ... Lame Duck Legislation of Interest ... Legislation seeking to include pawnbrokers in the Predatory Loan Prevention Act (PLPA) passed out of a Senate committee last ... Dec 2, 2014 ... Based just on the numbers, the lame duck session of November-December 2006 made the most efficient use of its time: In just 11 session days ... Jul 28, 2022 ... A simple majority (51%) is required to pass legislation in a Lame Duck Session. Special Sessions may be called by the Governor or by a joint ... Dec 3, 2024 ... Congress Returns for End of Lame-duck Session ... The House of Representatives and the Senate return this week from their Thanksgiving recess for ... Dec 23, 2024 ... “And now the Michigan Senate has decided to follow suit, leaving environmental legislation to die on the floor. Bills to better prevent and ... Nov 25, 2022 ... ... lame-duck session of Congress. “So do you spend a lot of time on a piece of legislation that is very deeply divisive?” Environmental justice ... Dec 5, 2023 ... The Legislature's “lame-duck” session began in November and will end in early January. This is a time before newly elected legislators take ... Jan 11, 2023 ... RELEASE: Illinois Bill Defending CEJA and Protecting Local Clean Energy Projects Passes During Lame Duck Session.