7 Major Events That Happened During Lame Duck Sessions

Americans borrowed the term “lame duck” from the British, who first applied the insult to bankrupt businessmen in the 18th century, and then to 19th century politicians whose tenure was quickly running out. Before the 20th Amendment was ratified in 1933, lame presidents and members of Congress served for long periods after the election. The new presidents were not inaugurated until March 4, a full four months after the election, and a new Congress often did not meet until 13 months after the election.

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