joint resolution

noun

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

joint resolution

noun

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

joint resolution

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of joint resolution¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

It wasn’t until 1941, however, that the holiday’s date was codified in law, when Franklin Roosevelt signed a joint resolution of Congress mandating its celebration on the fourth Thursday of November.

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Both chambers of Congress would need to pass a joint resolution to undo it.

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The measure would place a 60-day limit on any presidential tariff and give Congress the right to block it through a joint resolution of both chambers.

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It can only be lifted by another joint resolution.

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Taking another step to prevent walkouts, Democrats this session have introduced a joint resolution requiring a majority of lawmakers to be present for a quorum, rather than two-thirds.

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