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
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The legislation would require that new tariffs or tariff increases expire after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval.
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
The duties will last only 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution to extend them, the bill says.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,john Melloy,ruxandra Iordache,christina Wilkie,erin Doherty, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
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.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The president would have to include an explanation and analysis of the potential impact, while lawmakers would have the ability to end the levy with a joint resolution.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
The duties will last only 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution to extend them, the bill says.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,john Melloy,ruxandra Iordache,christina Wilkie,erin Doherty, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
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.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The president would have to include an explanation and analysis of the potential impact, while lawmakers would have the ability to end the levy with a joint resolution.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Joint resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20resolution. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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