joint resolution

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a resolution adopted by both branches of a bicameral legislative assembly and requiring the signature of the chief executive to become law.

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Origin of joint resolution

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Words nearby joint resolution

joint issue, jointless, joint life annuity, joint life insurance, jointly, joint resolution, jointress, joint return, joint runner, joint session, joint stock

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How to use joint resolution in a sentence

Lawmakers have never successfully blocked a proposed arms sale through a joint resolution of disapproval, according to the Congressional Research Service, although it has passed them in recent years.
Sen. Bernie Sanders to introduce resolution of disapproval on $735 million U.S. arms sale to Israel|Jacqueline Alemany, Karoun Demirjian|May 20, 2021|Washington Post
The president would also have to approve a joint resolution to block a bill that way.
Senator attempts to block D.C. bill allowing vaccines without parental consent|Michael Brice-Saddler, Meagan Flynn|February 10, 2021|Washington Post
In March, Congress passed a joint resolution condemning Kony.
Creator of Kony 2012, Jason Russell, is Out of Treatment and Talking to Oprah|Winston Ross|October 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The reading of the formal part of the joint resolution is called for.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention|Lucius Eugene Chittenden

Eight days later Congress passed a joint resolution declaring war.
The Hero of Manila|Rossiter Johnson
They therefore report a joint resolution, releasing said petitioner from paying anything for the quarter last mentioned.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Two|Abraham Lincoln
The result was that Wilson's joint resolution was debated at great length, but did not pass.
The Life of Lyman Trumbull|Horace White
On July 23, the two houses adopted a preamble and joint resolution admitting Tennessee to her former relations to the Union.
The Life of Lyman Trumbull|Horace White

British Dictionary definitions for joint resolution

joint resolution

noun

US a resolution passed by both houses of a bicameral legislature, signed by the chief executive and legally binding

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Cultural definitions for joint resolution

joint resolution

A measure approved by both houses of the United States Congress and signed by the president. Similar to an act of Congress, the joint resolution is used to approve or initiate foreign policy actions, to grant a single appropriations proposal, and to propose amendments to the Constitution.