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

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

The Senate, by a vote of 26 to 19, agreed to proceed to consider the concurrent resolution proposed by the Committee of Fifteen, which had already passed the House of Representatives.

From History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States by Barnes, William Horatio