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 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 The legislation would require that new tariffs or tariff increases expire after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for joint resolution

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 8 May. 2025.

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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