congressional

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Massie and Gallrein are running in a safely Republican congressional district shaped like a bat, centered around the Cincinnati suburbs south of the Ohio River.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The National Trust for Preservation has sued the administration to block further construction, arguing that the tear-down and changes are against the law without congressional approval.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Powell presided over lengthy press conferences after every Federal Open Market Committee meeting, provided more than a dozen congressional testimonies, and gave more than 160 speeches and statements during his eight-year tenure.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

While state legislative redraws have not been approached with the same urgency as congressional maps, other states could follow suit.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

A congressional delegation had traveled to Selma to investigate the mass arrests and determine if new legislation was needed to ensure voting rights.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman