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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This change, proposed through both a bill (SB 1018) and a joint resolution (SJR 1016), aims to adjust the exemption limit in line with inflation, potentially easing the tax burden on Florida homeowners further.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
The legislature also allows Congress to end a tariff early via joint resolution.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,john Melloy,ruxandra Iordache,christina Wilkie,erin Doherty, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Congress could cancel new tariffs or increase tariffs by passing a joint resolution of disapproval.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
There is little practical difference between a bill and a joint resolution.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
The legislature also allows Congress to end a tariff early via joint resolution.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,john Melloy,ruxandra Iordache,christina Wilkie,erin Doherty, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Congress could cancel new tariffs or increase tariffs by passing a joint resolution of disapproval.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
There is little practical difference between a bill and a joint resolution.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Joint resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20resolution. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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