congressman

Example Sentences

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The Republican congressman is backing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to replace him, they said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

A lawyer for Aviles told CBS in a recent interview that Santos-Aviles' mental health sharply declined following the end of her alleged relationship with the congressman.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

A congressman from Illinois named Abraham Lincoln who was very hostile to what he thought was an unwise and illegal war with Mexico.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

He was skeptical, the congressman said, that it would be nothing more than a "photo op."

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The seventh congressman to vote was Harry Burn, twenty-four, the youngest member of the legislature.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling