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

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

“I think the procedure for adoption for this concurrent resolution was in accordance with the constitution,” he said after hearing arguments from both sides.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2015

Within recent years the concurrent resolution has been put to a new use—the termination of powers delegated to the Chief Executive, or the disapproval of particular exercises of power by him.

From The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 by Corwin, Edward Samuel