congressional

Example Sentences

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‘A federal agency name change typically requires congressional action through legislation.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Becerra said the controversy is one he has addressed publicly for years, including in multiple congressional hearings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Grounds for denaturalization and deportation included a naturalized citizen’s refusal to testify before a congressional committee about subversive activities.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The recent spate of congressional deaths may be a sign that old age is finally catching up with it.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

While the official center of the government remained in the executive and congressional offices at Philadelphia, the truly effective centers of power were located in two political partnerships based on personal trust.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis