Government Glossary

Joint Resolution

A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution..

Plain-English Meaning

A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.

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