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| − | A '''Joint Resolution''' is a [[legislative]] measure, designated "S. J. Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, which requires the approval of both chambers and, with one exception, is submitted (just as a [[bill]]) to the [[President]] for possible signature into [[law]]. The one exception is that joint resolutions (and not bills) are used to propose [[ | + | A '''Joint Resolution''' is a [[legislative]] measure, designated "S. J. Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, which requires the approval of both chambers and, with one exception, is submitted (just as a [[bill]]) to the [[President]] for possible signature into [[law]]. The one exception is that joint resolutions (and not bills) are used to propose [[constitution]]al [[amendment]]s. These resolutions require a two-thirds affirmative vote in each house but are not submitted to the [[President]]; they become effective when [[ratified]] by three-quarters of the [[States of the United States of America|states]].<ref>http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/b_three_sections_with_teasers/glossary.htm</ref> |
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A Joint Resolution is a legislative measure, designated "S. J. Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, which requires the approval of both chambers and, with one exception, is submitted (just as a bill) to the President for possible signature into law. The one exception is that joint resolutions (and not bills) are used to propose constitutional amendments. These resolutions require a two-thirds affirmative vote in each house but are not submitted to the President; they become effective when ratified by three-quarters of the states.[1]