joint resolution

American  

noun

1. 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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joint resolution British  

noun

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

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joint resolution Cultural  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of joint resolution

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

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joint resolution

Lawmakers will struggle to block it, though, without a joint resolution and a two-thirds majority vote in the House and Senate to override a potential presidential veto.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

It can only be lifted by another joint resolution.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2024

Congress had followed with a joint resolution nullifying all gold clauses.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2023

Featuring nine pieces of legislation and a joint resolution, the package appears impressive at a glance; there are new rules governing energy costs, power-transmission incentives, and protection against grid attacks.

From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2023

Then a joint resolution was introduced, and, after a hot discussion, was passed with the proviso that the incoming President might act, if he preferred, by treaty.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles