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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Lawmakers in both the House and Senate introduced joint resolutions under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the rule in the months after it was finalized.
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Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
After a joint resolution of Congress in 1941, Roosevelt issued a proclamation in 1942 that designated the fourth Thursday (not always the last Thursday) in November as Thanksgiving Day.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024
In a significant push for judicial reform, Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) have introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would establish 18-year term limits for Supreme Court Justices while maintaining nine seats on the Court.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Sanders in September also introduced three other joint resolutions that would block JDAM receivers, certain tactical vehicles and the sale of 50 new F-15IA aircraft and associated parts.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
After a joint resolution of Congress in 1941, Roosevelt issued a proclamation in 1942 that designated the fourth Thursday (not always the last Thursday) in November as Thanksgiving Day.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024
In a significant push for judicial reform, Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) have introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would establish 18-year term limits for Supreme Court Justices while maintaining nine seats on the Court.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Sanders in September also introduced three other joint resolutions that would block JDAM receivers, certain tactical vehicles and the sale of 50 new F-15IA aircraft and associated parts.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Joint resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20resolution. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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