— congressionalist , n. — congressionally , adv.
/keuhn gresh"euh nl, keuhng-/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to a congress.
2. ( usually cap. ) of or pertaining to the Congress of the U.S.: a Congressional committee.
[ 1685-95; congression- (s. of congressio ) a coming together, equiv. to congress ( us ) (see CONGRESS) + -ion- -ION + -AL 1 ]