joint resolution

noun

: a resolution passed by both houses of a legislative body that has the force of law when signed by or passed over the veto of the executive

Examples of joint resolution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Deep collaboration entails intensive, focused thinking, creative problem-solving and joint resolution of complex problems. Corinne Post, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Already, in May 2020, Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced a joint resolution demanding that Congress vote on whether the United States should withdraw from the organization. Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2021 Earlier this year, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced a bill, dubbed the Sunset Act, that would require all major rules to expire 10 years after they are enacted unless approved by both chambers of Congress under a joint resolution. Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Sep. 2024 By taking advantage of options such as joint resolutions, recent presidents have overcome the restrictions imposed by subjecting a chief executive to Senate approval for his actions overseas. Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for joint resolution 

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Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of joint resolution was in 1838

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“Joint resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20resolution. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

joint resolution

noun
: a resolution passed by both houses of a legislative body that has the force of law when signed by or passed over the veto of the executive compare concurrent resolution
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