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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There’s been a long acceptance of congressmen’s extracurricular activities.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
His co-chairman the first year was Pete McCloskey, a former congressman who represented the Peninsula and South Bay in the late 1960s.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
García’s insider move handed former chief of staff Patty García, who isn’t related to the Southwest Side congressman, an uncontested primary.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Newsom called the special election to fill Swalwell’s term the day of the congressman’s resignation.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
His co-chairman the first year was Pete McCloskey, a former congressman who represented the Peninsula and South Bay in the late 1960s.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
García’s insider move handed former chief of staff Patty García, who isn’t related to the Southwest Side congressman, an uncontested primary.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Newsom called the special election to fill Swalwell’s term the day of the congressman’s resignation.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Congressman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressman. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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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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