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

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

According to the Congressional Record, the Senate received Gen. George’s nomination for the top Army job last week and referred it to the Armed Services Committee.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2023

The columns were entered into the Congressional Record, linked to and reprinted on websites and mailing lists all over the world.

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