Low expectations for ‘lame duck’ session

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The House and Senate plan to return after the election for the traditional “lame duck” session, but what they are able to accomplish hinges on who wins on Election Day.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters last week she’s ready to pass a long-stalled coronavirus aid deal with Republicans as soon as lawmakers return after the election. The House scheduled its first post-election votes on Nov. 16. The Senate returns Nov. 9, which leaves just a few legislative weeks until Congress gavels out for the year.

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