congressmen

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plural of congressman
as in congresswomen

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senators
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  • Both senators are members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and aren’t returning to Congress next year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In essence, this became the latest deadline after earlier timelines set by a group of senators proved unrealistic.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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