Lame Ducks? How Congress Flipped the ScriptThe phrase, "Lame Duck," has been around since the 18th century. But how did it come to be the default term for a Congress at the end of its session?Productive Lame Ducks? How Congress Flipped the Script02:07Link copiedDec. 1, 2014, 11:24 PM UTC / Updated Dec. 2, 2014, 11:22 AM UTC