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

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.

From Washington Post

The president would also have to approve a joint resolution to block a bill that way.

From Washington Post

In March, Congress passed a joint resolution condemning Kony.

From The Daily Beast

The reading of the formal part of the joint resolution is called for.

From Project Gutenberg

Eight days later Congress passed a joint resolution declaring war.

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They therefore report a joint resolution, releasing said petitioner from paying anything for the quarter last mentioned.

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The result was that Wilson's joint resolution was debated at great length, but did not pass.

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On July 23, the two houses adopted a preamble and joint resolution admitting Tennessee to her former relations to the Union.

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