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Congress
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congres, wetgevende vergadering
(in some countries) the group of people who have been elected to make laws, which in the US it consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate
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Congress passed a new healthcare bill.
The president addressed Congress in a formal speech.
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congres, vergadering
a formal meeting of representatives from various regions within a country to discuss and make decisions on national issues
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The congress debated the proposed amendments to the constitution late into the night.
Het congres debatteerde tot diep in de nacht over de voorgestelde wijzigingen in de grondwet.
Members of congress voted unanimously to pass the new healthcare reform bill.
Leden van het congres stemden unaniem voor de nieuwe gezondheidszorghervormingswet.
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congres, vergadering
a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
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congres, bijeenkomst
the social act of assembling for some common purpose
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The congress of artists provided opportunities for networking.
Congress brought together innovators from different fields.
