Congressional

Word CONGRESSIONAL
Character 13
Hyphenation con gres sion al
Pronunciations /kəŋˈɡɹɛʃn̩əl/

Definitions and meanings of "Congressional"

What do we mean by congressional?

Of or relating to a congress. adjective

Relating to or working in the office of a member or members of a congress. adjective

A member of a congress. noun

Of or pertaining to a congress, or, specifically (commonly with a capital), to the Congress of the United States: as, congressional debates; the“Congressional Record.”

Of or pertaining to a congress, especially, to the Congress of the United States. adjective

One of the divisions into which a State is periodically divided (according to population), each of which is entitled to elect a Representative to the Congress of the United States. adjective

Of or pertaining to Congress or a congress. adjective

Of or relating to congress adjective

Of or pertaining to a congress.

To act infantile and obstinate; to reject common sense in favor of self-interest regardless of consequences Urban Dictionary

By far the most exclusive and all white country club in the tri state area. All the moms play tennis at least 3 days a week, and the fathers play 18 holes of golf almost as frequently. The children are all in the preppiest and private schools around and spend every day of the summer when they are not sailing on their family's yacht in the Mediteranian, either playing golf, tennis, or swimming. The only cars that are under $50,000 belong to the help and seeing a famous face there is nothing new. Also, the sight of the U.S. Open in 1997 and former U.S. presidents are former country club presidents. Urban Dictionary

A belief system wherein human interaction and political structure drive a powerful populous against those in power leading to a lessened belief in God Urban Dictionary

Congressional Country Club Swimming is back in 'A' there to stay... Whoot Whoot! Yah Congo one day we will go back to old times and BeAt Kenwood! Urban Dictionary

Named after the democratic New Hampshire Congressman, Richard "Dick" Swett, having a case of the Congressional is when you have a large amount of dick sweat. This mainly happens in the summer months to men and some transvestites. Urban Dictionary

The Congressional Calculator is much like Obamanomics, it's calculations that don't add up in the real world yet people buy into strictly based on the source of the info. The Congressional Calculator is used anytime things don't quite add up but fits the agenda du jour. It's like adding 2+2 and getting minus 4 billion. Urban Dictionary

To exhibit symptoms of complete mental breakdown at work and get away with it. (A tribute to to Congressman John Shadegg (R-AZ)) See: 'going postal' without the violence. Urban Dictionary

To loosely read or breeze through a document, likely missing a fair amount of the information contained within. Urban Dictionary

A disorder of the House of Representatives and Senate that causes right wing Teabaggers to furlough non essential government workers indefinitely, while also passing a bill to pay them their full salaries during the shutdown that the most conservative Republicans caused trying to nullify the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and the 2012 elections Urban Dictionary

When our elected officials, in a rare moment of clarity, secretly admit they're incompetent Urban Dictionary

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The word "congressional" in example sentences

Ten years earlier, “submission”—as in, submission to the states for ratification—had been the euphemism congressional drys had used in place of the scarier “Prohibition.” ❋ DANIEL OKRENT (2010)

House and Senate candidates of both parties raised a total of $1.8 billion on midterm congressional races through Nov. 22, a nearly 33% jump from the same period in 2008, according to the campaigns' most recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. ❋ Unknown (2011)

IndSteveAZ says: cost of american flag hanky to clean spit dribble off lips after spitting on congressman: $1.50 cost of wire cutters to commit cowardly nightime terrorist attack against innocent congressman family: $ 5.00 cost of pen to fill in congressional form for closing down US Miltitary testimony to protect us: $3.00 cost of GOP/Fox/tea baggers/right wing radio to have national bout fest for failing to block healthcare reform: ❋ Unknown (2010)

Hence the explosion of "success stories" such as those touted by government officials in congressional testimony to justify their programs. ❋ Janine R. Wedel (2010)

Philip Handler, president of the National Academy of Sciences, in congressional testimony noted: “I suppose that university presidents have always known that he who pays the piper will one day call the tune … [Now], while avowedly only purchasing research services, the government uses the threat of withholding payment as the means of enforcing laws unrelated to those services.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano indicated in congressional testimony Tuesday that federal reviewers are considering a preemption argument. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Women, who have sided with Democrats by an average of nine points in congressional elections back to the 1970s, now divide straight down the middle. ❋ Jon Cohen (2010)

With Republicans expected to make gains in congressional races across the country Tuesday, four vulnerable Virginia Democrats are fighting to avoid being swept away by a GOP wave. ❋ Ben Pershing (2010)

How districts are drawn can affect each party's prospects in congressional elections before candidates are even selected. ❋ Laura Meckler (2010)

The confirmation came from Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair in congressional testimony last week. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A key Senate committee won't vote on its compromise health care overhaul plan before the upcoming month-long August recess, giving Republicans and some conservative Democrats their desired slowdown in congressional action on President Obama's top domestic priority. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If I recall, NRA can sway about 3% go 5% in congressional races. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Democrats may want to reflect on the 1982 experience of Ronald Reagan, who saw his party lose many seats in congressional elections; yet he survived because he convinced America that his party represented economic growth. ❋ Gerald F. Seib (2010)

"My, you are [sure] [acting] congressional today. [Shame on you]." ❋ Owens808 (2013)

Member 1: "Wow, that was a great [round of golf]. I think I'll go swim a few laps and then eat at the Grill. Member 2: "Oh, I would so join you, but I have to go down to [Neiman's] and pick up my Prada bag. They had to have it especially made so that it would match the interior of my BMW." Member 1: "Wow! That's such a great idea! When I trade in my Bentley for a [Mayback], I think I will so do the same thing!" ❋ Congressional Member (2005)

[Not sure] whether they believed in God or not, [the men] discussed congressionalism referring to the people's political [influence]. ❋ Afoundingfather (2011)

[duh]... [Congo] is the best... [no doubt]... ❋ Maddie... You Must Be Straight Trippin... (2004)

Frank: Man, I have a wicked case of the congressional. Jim: A lot of [dick sweat], huh? Frank: Feels like a full session of [congress] down there. Jim: [Swamp Ass] is a bitch. ❋ Nuts N Soup (2010)

"[Great news]! Government Healthcare just passed which should decrease the [deficit] by about 2 Trillion!!" "ah, I love [the Congressional] Calculator, I'm gonna go buy a new 'vette." ❋ Dirtykurty (2010)

"Man, I was arguing with John Shaddegg about healthcare [reform] and he just started [raving] about gulags... the guy was totally [going congressional]" ❋ Redneck Liberal (2009)

How [tough] will the [upgrade] be? I'm not too sure, I only gave [the guide] a Congressional Review. ❋ Unwieldy (2010)

Senator Ted Cruz & House Republicans displayed [Congressional Dyslexia] last Saturday agreeing to pay [govt] workers their full pay for the days they're being involuntarily furloughed. This costs taxpayers approximately $21 billion per week more than if the asinine shutdown had never happened. When asked how much longer these govt workers would be furloughed, House Speaker [John Boehner] said "Uh, I dunno." ❋ Assex 776 (2013)

Behind [VOID] tramp-stamped foreheads residing inside dumb [asses], vacuums become [self-aware]. “We suck at this.” ~Congressional confessional ❋ Emerson Crossjostle (2013)

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