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 Senate on Wednesday passed a joint resolution sponsored by freshman Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) to repeal the Biden administration’s rule for establishing energy conservation standards for appliances, giving Husted one of his first big legislative wins. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025 Within 60 days, Congress must pass a joint resolution of approval on the new tariff or it will be allowed to expire. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Apr. 2025 Due to this high hurdle, no joint resolution ending a national emergency has ever been enacted without the president’s approval, according to the Congressional Research Service. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025 Three members are appointed by the House of Representatives and three by the Senate, with the remaining nine nominated by the board and appointed for a six-year term by a joint resolution, signed by the president, according to the institution’s website. Zachary Small, New York Times, 28 Mar. 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 28 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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