That 's why lame-duck , post-election sessions are sadly often the most productive : Once members feel safe ( or are even on their way out of office ) , they can actually do some real work . Borger : In topsy - turvy politics of Washington , parties doing their best to make Congress vote on ISIS . Republicans suing Obama for overuse of authority yet giving him a free pass on military matters . Democrats questioning a congressional vote 's impact on midterms , conflicted on presidential authority . Borger : Congress will have to wait until the election is over .
Borger : In topsy - turvy politics of Washington , parties doing their best to make Congress vote on ISIS . Republicans suing Obama for overuse of authority yet giving him a free pass on military matters . Democrats questioning a congressional vote 's impact on midterms , conflicted on presidential authority . Borger : Congress will have to wait until the election is over .