The phrase
"congressional gridlock" refers to a situation where the U.S. Congress, the legislative branch of the government, is unable to pass new laws or make important decisions. It happens when there is a lack of agreement and cooperation between different political parties or branches within Congress, leading to delays and no progress on crucial issues.
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«congressional»
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Sentences with «congressional gridlock»
- Another example of Congressional gridlock? (firstthings.com)
- A rare break in congressional gridlock produced some actual tax legislation this week, albeit of limited scope. (fairmark.com)
- Norman Ornstein, a political scientist at the American Enterprise Institute who has written widely on congressional gridlock, said that there is no excuse for lawmakers» failure to act. (businessinsider.com)
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