congressional delegation

noun

: the group of officials elected to the U.S. Congress from a particular state

the state's congressional delegation

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Some say the one-sided rhetoric, such as that of Vermont’s congressional delegation, helps fuel the demonization of Jews and Israel. —

Mike Wagenheim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024 Our congressional delegation must pass these bills as soon as possible. —

Jon Soderstrom, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024 In addition to the emergency funding, Maryland’s congressional delegation introduced the Bridge Act to ensure the federal government covers the remaining 10%. —

Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2024 As a senator, Ayotte was part of the nation’s first all-female congressional delegation. —

Sejal Govindarao, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for congressional delegation

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