华盛顿——在中期选举中被民主党重挫后，共和党议员们周一拖着疲惫的身躯返回华盛顿，试图决定在众议院和参议院多数党地位仅剩的55天里该做些什么。
WASHINGTON—Bruised Republican lawmakers limp back into Washington on Monday, trying to decide what to do with the remaining 55 days of their majorities in the House and Senate after being thumped by Democrats in the midterms.
跛脚鸭会期是一些最后的单党权力操作的机会，也是完成一些两党协议的机会，尤其是在重大能源项目的许可方面。但如果消极情绪占据上风，预计只会通过少数必须通过的法案、一堆司法确认，以及国会提前过圣诞节。
The lame-duck session is an opportunity for some final, single-party power plays and a chance to finish some bipartisan deals, particularly on permitting for major energy projects. But if the sour vibes prevail, expect only a few must-pass bills, a pile of judicial confirmations and an early Christmas for Congress.