joint resolution

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A resolution passed by both houses of a legislative body.

resolutionADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • A joint US-British resolution was presented to the Security Council.
  • The Senate and the House of Representatives passed a joint resolution yesterday.
  • They are currently drafting a joint resolution to address the economic crisis.
  • A joint resolution has the force of law once it is signed by the President.
  • The committee proposed a joint resolution to honor the local war heroes.
  • Legislators are debating a joint resolution regarding the new environmental policy.
  • The two countries issued a joint resolution condemning the recent acts of violence.
  • An emergency joint resolution was introduced to provide immediate disaster relief.
  • The joint resolution was carried with an overwhelming majority in both houses.
  • To amend the constitution, Congress must first pass a joint resolution.