Congressional Session

/ˌkɒŋɡrəˈʃɛnəl ˈsɛʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A period during which a legislature, especially the U.S. Congress, meets to conduct its business.
    The bill was passed during the second congressional session of the year.

Forms

  • congressional session
  • congressional sessions

Commentary

A congressional session typically lasts about one year and may be divided into two sessions within a Congress; precise durations can vary based on legislative rules and political context.

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