concurrent resolution
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of concurrent resolution
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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“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
“The legislature by concurrent resolution may terminate a state of disaster emergency at any time. Thereupon, the governor shall issue an executive order or proclamation ending the state of disaster emergency.”
From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2020
There will invariably be amendments to any concurrent resolution in both the House and the Senate.
From Salon • Dec. 17, 2018
The concurrent resolution was approved by Mississippi's House and Senate.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2018
On the 26th of February, Mr. Sherman addressed the Senate on the pending concurrent resolution.
From History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States by Barnes, William Horatio
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