Congressional Record

American  

noun

1. the record of the proceedings of the U.S. Congress, with a transcript of the discussion, published daily by the government while Congress is in session.

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Congressional Record British  

noun

1. (in the US) the government journal that publishes all proceedings of Congress

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Congressional Record Cultural  

1. A published account of the votes, speeches, and debates of the United States Congress.

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Etymology

Origin of Congressional Record

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

Known for his folksy charm, Justice now appears at Senate committee meetings with his English bulldog Babydog, who has become a fixture on Capitol Hill and had her “testimony” entered into the Congressional Record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Nonetheless, in 1971, a California Democratic congressman named Phil Burton blew the whistle after the fact, reading the secret Justice Department memo into the Congressional Record.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The impeachments happened; it’s history; they’re in the Congressional Record and the journals of previous Congresses.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2023

According to the Congressional Record, she has sponsored 89 bills and resolutions during her House tenure, many aimed at improving or expanding access to health care, especially for women and minorities.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Now, no matter how the Supreme Court ruled, the entire Pentagon Papers would be in the Congressional Record, available to anyone.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin