No action was taken before the end of the congressional session.

The recess appointment remains valid only temporarily; the office becomes vacant again at the end of the next congressional session.

The turn-around period for the rules becoming effective was originally one full congressional session.

As a senator, her fi nger-jabbing during congressional sessions was legendary.

Beyond this, however, the president recommended to a special congressional session only a permanent national farm act, administrative reorganization and regional planning measures, which were leftovers from a regular session.