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

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concurrent resolution

The vote marks the first time that both chambers of Congress have approved a concurrent resolution instructing a president to end a military action since the War Powers Resolution of 1973 was enacted.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

“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

It’s also not clear if a concurrent resolution can cut out a portion of an emergency order without eliminating the order in its entirety.

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

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