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joint resolution
noun
- a resolution adopted by both branches of a bicameral legislative assembly and requiring the signature of the chief executive to become law.
joint resolution
noun
- a resolution passed by both houses of a bicameral legislature, signed by the chief executive and legally binding
joint resolution
- A measure approved by both houses of the United States Congress and signed by the president. Similar to an act of Congress, the joint resolution is used to approve or initiate foreign policy actions, to grant a single appropriations proposal, and to propose amendments to the Constitution .
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of joint resolution1
Example Sentences
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.
It can only be lifted by another joint resolution.
Taking another step to prevent walkouts, Democrats this session have introduced a joint resolution requiring a majority of lawmakers to be present for a quorum, rather than two-thirds.
The joint resolution, seen by Reuters, is a fresh effort by Congress to prevent the president from withdrawing from the alliance without the Senate's approval.
To that end, Democrats have proposed a joint resolution to change Oregon’s quorum to one of a simple majority.
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