Sentences with phrase «barred lame duck»

«It would be a serious mistake for House Republicans to pass a Continuing Resolution that would ensure that Harry Reid and the Senate Democrats would come back to Washington, after many of them will have likely lost their seats, for a no - holds barred lame duck session where they will be free to pass legislation that the American people will never be able to hold them responsible for,» the Texas Republican said in a statement provided to CQ Roll Call.