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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Currently, 10 Republicans and four Democrats make up North Carolina's congressional delegation. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025 But in Washington, members of the state congressional delegation have been silent on the topic. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025 Texans should have the opportunity to have a congressional delegation that reflects its leadership. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025 In August, members of Colorado’s congressional delegation were told that the Hudson facility was going to reopen for that purpose. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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