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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In contrast to the all-Democratic congressional delegation, Republicans dominate state government. ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Approving Question 3 on November’s ballot would allow Moore and his allies to draw districts that eliminate Republicans from our congressional delegation. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026 Florida’s congressional delegation recently pushed for a new Space Academy to be located in the state. Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026 Multiple attempts to pass congressional legislation rescinding the medals have failed, with neither Rounds nor any other member of the state’s congressional delegation signing on as sponsors or cosponsors. Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congressional delegation

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“Congressional delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20delegation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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