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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Its director, Sarah Porter, said Kyl was generous with his time and an effective member of the state’s congressional delegation who took a practical approach to water policy. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Its director, Sarah Porter, said Kyl was generous with his time and was an effective member of the state's congressional delegation who took a practical approach to water policy. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 New York's congressional delegation insisted 9/11 victim compensation be worked out before the airlines get their wishes fulfilled. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026 In contrast to the all-Democratic congressional delegation, Republicans dominate state government. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congressional delegation

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