Joint Resolution

A joint resolution is a joint decision by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States under Article I, Section 7, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which requires the approval of the President and shall be binding upon signature of this resolution. A joint resolution has the same legal meaning and effect as a law.

A very famous joint resolution is the Tonkin Gulf Resolution of 1964 to promote the maintenance of international peace and security in Southeast Asia and the war powers of Congress and the President of 1973 ( War Powers Resolution ).

See also: Concurrent Resolution

  • Congress of the United States
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