Debate in Congress over war more likely would n't happen until next year . `` He believes that having such a consequential debate with members who are either retiring or lost is not the right way to go about it , '' Kevin Smith , Boehner 's communications director , told CNN . That 's according to House Speaker John Kerry . Having the House in a lame - duck session would be inefficient , Boehner believes .
Debate in Congress over war more likely would n't happen until next year . That 's according to House Speaker John Kerry . Having the House in a lame - duck session would be inefficient , Boehner believes .