Congress members who aren’t backed by unions? Crossword Clue

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CONGRESS (noun)
1. the social act of assembling for some common purpose
2. the legislature of the United States government
BACKED (adjective)
1. having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
2. used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light

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