The role of congress, during the president s last year in office. Its a president ial usually spells trouble the halls of congress. But some lawmakers i talked to say it doesnt have to be that way this year. The president is ready promises. The candidates are busy battling it out. And members of congress are settling this year has really kind of gone off the rails. Michigan congressman dan kildee admits the a distraction. And sometimes so is the president. Some members of the republican conference that have said look if the president is for it im against it, maybe we can put those politics behind us now. Ryan says the order of business is going to change meaning lawmakers will get the chance to negotiate more before they vote on bills. I think both democrats and republicans want to get back to the place where we can all offer our imprint on bills that are passed out of the house. Wisconsin congressman sean duffy tells us he thinks lawmakers are energized and he points to the political