concurrent resolution

American  

noun

1. a resolution adopted by both branches of a legislative assembly that, unlike a joint resolution, does not require the signature of the chief executive.

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Etymology

Origin of concurrent resolution

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

“The Senate being equally divided, the vice president votes in the affirmative and the concurrent resolution as amended is adopted,” she said, ensuring passage of the bill and drawing applause from Democrats.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022

Little’s spokeswoman, Marissa Morrison, in a text said the governor’s office had no comment on the concurrent resolution.

From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2021

Once the commission is formed, Congress could pass a concurrent resolution, directing it to conduct an examination of the president.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2020

The concurrent resolution was approved by Mississippi's House and Senate.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2018

Not succeeding in this attempt, the House of Representatives adopted a concurrent resolution that Senators and Representatives from the Southern states should be excluded until Congress declared them entitled to representation.

From The Sequel of Appomattox : a chronicle of the reunion of the states by Fleming, Walter Lynwood