congress
US /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡres/
UK /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡres/
1.
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
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The medical congress will be held in Paris next month.
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The party congress voted on new policy proposals.
2.
(in the US) the national legislative body, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
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The bill was passed by Congress.
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Members of Congress debated the new budget.