11.   But the two got away to the Dominican Republic during the congressional recess in the spring.

12.   Candidates worked the phones through the weekend and Republican offices on Capitol Hill were unusually packed with staff members and vote counters for a Saturday in a Congressional recess.

13.   Clinton appointed Lee to the civil rights post during a congressional recess.

14.   Compromises revived the plan in February, and sponsors are now pushing to pass the bill before the congressional recess beginning Memorial Day.

15.   Democrats are holding meetings like this one all across the country during the congressional recess, to raise alarms about the Republicans and their budget plans.

16.   During the congressional recess over Memorial Day, both sides said they would continue their lobbying efforts.

17.   During congressional recesses, like the one enveloping Washington right now, the usually bustling halls of the Capitol give way to calm.

18.   During the August congressional recess she visited North Korea for a week.

19.   GOP senators are demanding action on the dozens of judicial nominations Bush made before the August congressional recess.

20.   Hayworth said Monday he decided to gauge his support for the job after receiving encouragement from around the state during a recent congressional recess.