congressman
noun
con·gress·man
ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-mən 
: a member of a congress
especially
: a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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a former congressman who is now a senator
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President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) after the congressman spoke out against Trump’s use of military action against Iran.
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2025
Khanna used Trump’s campaign arguments of putting American interests first when the congressman spoke to Theo Von, a comedian who has been supportive of the president and is popular among Trump supporters, particularly young men.
—Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
The congressman is more direct than many high-profile Democrats in his assessment of his party’s biggest difficulties.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
According to Rocky River, Ohio, police, the incident occurred on June 15 when Hamdan allegedly tailgated Miller's vehicle, swerved erratically, and ultimately veered into his lane, causing the congressman to drive off the road to avoid a collision.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2025
Khanna used Trump’s campaign arguments of putting American interests first when the congressman spoke to Theo Von, a comedian who has been supportive of the president and is popular among Trump supporters, particularly young men.
—Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
The congressman is more direct than many high-profile Democrats in his assessment of his party’s biggest difficulties.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
According to Rocky River, Ohio, police, the incident occurred on June 15 when Hamdan allegedly tailgated Miller's vehicle, swerved erratically, and ultimately veered into his lane, causing the congressman to drive off the road to avoid a collision.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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“Congressman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressman. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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congressman
noun
con·gress·man
ˈkäŋ-grəs-mən
: a member of a congress
especially
: a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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