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

Among the measures that became a law at this session was a concurrent resolution, introduced by me in the Senate on the 5th of July, 1876, to provide for the completion of the Washington monument.

From Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. by Sherman, John