Synonyms for congressional
kənˈgrɛʃ ə nl, kəŋ-con·gres·sion·al

Princeton's WordNet

1. congressionaladjective

   of or relating to congress

   "congressional hearing"

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1. List of paraphrases for "congressional":

   congress, parliamentary, congressman

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1. Merrick Garland:

   As I stated during my confirmation hearing, political or other improper considerations must play no role in any investigative or prosecutorial decisions. These principles that have long been held as sacrosanct by the DOJ career workforce will be vigorously guarded on my watch, and any failure to live up to them will be met with strict accountability, there are important questions that must be resolved in connection with an effort by the department to obtain records related to Members of Congress and Congressional staff.

2. Chuck Grassley:

   Less than a week ago, I expressed serious concern that what little remains of the FBI’s credibility is on the line following its inconsistent handling of politically sensitive investigations, failure to hold its own employees accountable for misconduct and consistent disregard for congressional oversight, last night’s raid on the home of a former U.S. president without explanation will only further erode confidence in the FBI and the Justice Department.

3. President Biden:

   But congressional Republicans have refused to consider my comprehensive plan.

4. Harry Sandick:

   In every regard, his leaving office makes it easier for prosecutors and plaintiffs in civil cases to pursue New York prosecutors cases against him, for example, he is claiming a higher protection from subpoenas in the criminal cases and also in the congressional subpoena cases, [ and that ] is based largely on the fact that he is President.

5. Josh Earnest:

   We've had these legislative obstacles to our efforts to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay in place for some time, what we have sought is congressional cooperation to remove those obstacles so we could move forward in a reasonable way consistent with our national security interests.