Noun
a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto)
Source: WordNetFeerick 1992, p. 14. Believing that Wilson and his advisers would not voluntarily transfer power to the vice president, a group of Congressional leaders initiated Marshall's requested joint resolution. Source: Internet
By 1939, Franco owed these and other companies more than $100,000,000. citation Neutrality Act of 1937 In January 1937, the Congress passed a joint resolution outlawing the arms trade with Spain. Source: Internet
In response, both the Senate and House passed a joint resolution not to allow any Senator or Representative seat admittance until Congress decided when Reconstruction was finished. Source: Internet
Carter signed the joint resolution, though he questioned on procedural grounds the propriety of his doing so. Source: Internet
As a result, it’s not entirely clear whether adding “explicitly authorized” language to the Iran joint resolution or other minor addendums will prove disqualifying. Source: Internet
He is removable only by impeachment or a joint resolution of Congress, which requires majority votes in both houses and is subject to a Presidential veto. Source: Internet