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congressman

[ kong-gris-muhn ]

noun

plural congressmen.
  1. a member of a congress, especially of the U.S. House of Representatives.


Congressman

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noun

  1. (in the US) a male member of Congress, esp of the House of Representatives
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Gender Note

Is congressman gender-neutral? See -man.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of congressman1

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; congress + -man
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The other, in Florida's panhandle region, will determine a replacement for Matt Gaetz, the firebrand congressman Trump originally picked to be attorney general before he withdrew under a cloud of sexual misconduct and ethics allegations.

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The congressman joined 100 other Democrats in the House and Senate in sending a letter to President Trump, urging him to reconsider any plan to reduce or eliminate the disease prevention program.

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Democratic congressman Chris Deluzio said in a press statement that the House Armed Services Committee, on which he sits, must conduct a full investigation and hearing on the matter as soon as possible.

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“That’s Mr. Darly,†the kindergartner replied, naming the security escort who’s been a presence, looking out for the Democratic congressman, his wife and their three small children, for roughly her entire life.

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“We have senators and congressmen going to all different parts of their states and districts talking about how bad the Medicaid cut would be,†Schumer said.

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