Phrases with «congressional recess»

The phrase "congressional recess" refers to a period of time when members of the U.S. Congress take a break from their legislative work. During this break, they go back to their home states or districts to spend time with their constituents, attend to local issues, and rest. It is like a vacation from their duties in Washington, D.C. Full definition

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Sentences with «congressional recess»

While lawmakers are home for congressional recess, thousands of supporters will be holding events in key districts across the country. (epolitics.com)
By Gordon D. Giffin In the weeks leading up to the traditional August Congressional recess, the drama that played out in Washington over whether and how to raise the statutory federal debt ceiling at times reached crisis (if not comedic) proportions. (thebusinesscouncil.ca)
The legislation could be changed and shift the political ground once more — but GOP leadership's ambitious goal of voting on a bill before the July 4th Congressional recess just became a lot harder to achieve. (fortune.com)
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Phrases with «congressional recess»

Sentences with «congressional recess»

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