Congress Returns for 'Lame Duck' Session

On Monday, members of Congress return to Washington D.C. to deal with issues such as funding the government, defense funding, voter reform, same-sex marriage, and raising the debt ceiling. It will be a "lame duck" session, in which some lawmakers will be making their final votes before leaving office.

Key Quotes: “All I can tell you is that we are going to try to have as productive a lame-duck session as possible,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters Sunday, notifying colleagues that there will be “heavy work” that includes “long hours.”

For Context: While votes are still being counted after last Tuesday's midterm elections, Republicans did not meet expectations to deliver a "red wave." However, it looks likely that Republicans will control the House of Representatives, while Democrats have secured the majority in the Senate.

How The Media Covered It: Sources from across the political spectrum provided a run-down of the issues comprising a busy year-end agenda for Congress.