Lawmakers Return for Lame-Duck Session with Key Votes and Elections on Horizon
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill in Washington for the lame-duck session, with a potential impeachment vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and government funding ahead of the Dec. 11 deadline on the agenda. House Republicans are also set to…
Lafayette, IN, November 8, 2026 —
Lawmakers are convening in Washington D.C. for the lame-duck session of Congress. This period, following an election and before the new congressional term begins, is typically marked by efforts to pass pending legislation and address urgent national matters.
A significant item on the agenda involves the upcoming Dec. 11 deadline for government funding. Lawmakers will be working to secure appropriations to keep federal agencies operational and avoid a government shutdown.
Another key focus for the House of Representatives includes a potential vote regarding the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The specifics and timeline for such a vote were not detailed in the available information.
In addition to legislative and oversight duties, House Republicans are scheduled to conduct their leadership elections during this session. These elections will determine the party’s direction and leadership roles for the upcoming Congress.
The proceedings in Washington are taking place during the lame-duck session, a critical period for legislative action before the end of the current congressional term.
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