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.
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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
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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
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“Joint resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20resolution. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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