So I remember hearing an argument that though the U.S. Congress does work slow and especially the 113-112 Congress are the most unproductive of all time, in times of Exigency, such as war they have been known to quickly get things done. Am I imagining this or is there evidence of this arguments. My brief research into the subject (i.e google) has not helped. I was wondering what the fine people of /r/AskHistorians may have to say on the subject.