congress

US /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡres/
UK /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡres/
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1.

Kongress, Tagung

a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or trade union or from a particular profession, held over a few days

:
The medical congress will be held in Paris next month.
Der medizinische Kongress findet nächsten Monat in Paris statt.
The party congress voted on new policy proposals.
Der Parteitag stimmte über neue Politikvorschläge ab.
2.

Kongress, US-Parlament

(in the US) the national legislative body, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

:
The bill was passed by Congress.
Der Gesetzentwurf wurde vom Kongress verabschiedet.
Members of Congress debated the new budget.
Mitglieder des Kongresses debattierten über den neuen Haushalt.