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  Tying It All Together - United States House of Representatives, 110th Congress, 1st Session
The work of Congress is initiated by the introduction of a proposal in one of four principal forms: the bill, the joint resolution, the concurrent resolution, and the simple resolution.
Joint resolutions may originate either in the House of Representatives or in the Senate.
On approval of such a resolution by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, it is sent directly to the Administrator of General Services for submission to the individual states for ratification.
www.house.gov /house/Tying_it_all.shtml   (1504 words)

  
  Joint resolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the United States Congress, a joint resolution is a legislative measure which requires approval by the Senate and the House and is presented to the President for his approval or disapproval, in exactly the same case as a Bill.
Joint resolutions are generally used to authorize small appropriations, to enact continuing resolutions that provide for government expenditures in the absence of an overall appropriations law, to create commissions or other bodies, or to extend legislation already drafted.
Joint resolutions are also used by the Congress to propose Amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Joint_resolution   (248 words)

  
 Idaho State Legislature - Joint Rules
Joint Resolution.-- A joint resolution is a resolution passed by both houses of the legislature proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Idaho.
Joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and memorials shall, after being passed, be filed with the Secretary of State, rather than being submitted to the Governor for consideration.
If, by vote of the joint committees of conference, agreement can be reached on the amendments in controversy, the same shall be returned to the house wherein the bill or joint resolution was amended with the recommendation that it be further amended in accordance with the agreement of the committees of conference.
www.legislature.idaho.gov /about/jointrules.htm   (1706 words)

  
 Office of the House Clerk-Joint Rules
A legislative commissioner shall transmit the bill or resolution with his or her approval to the clerk of the house which initiated the joint resolution for a committee of conference and the bill or resolution shall thereupon be tabled for the calendar and printing.
All bills, all resolutions proposing amendments to the constitution and all resolutions memorializing Congress when finally passed shall be engrossed under the direction of the legislative commissioners, and immediately thereafter shall be transmitted to the clerks.
Resolutions proposing approval of a collective bargaining agreement or a supplemental understanding, together with a copy of the agreement or supplemental understanding, and resolutions concerning the sufficiency of funds for implementation of an arbitration award, together with a copy of the award, shall be referred to the committee on Appropriations.
www.cga.ct.gov /hco/jointrules.htm   (9385 words)

  
 Joint Resolution Authorizing the Use of Military Force Against Iraq
The joint resolution provides broad authorization for the President to wage unilateral, preemptive war against Iraq at his discretion.
However, the joint resolution is not binding in this regard and does not compel the President to work with the UN.
However, the joint resolution remains a near-blanket authorization for unilateral, preemptive war, to be undertaken at the President's discretion.
www.thirdworldtraveler.com /War_On_Terrorism/Joint_Resolution_War_Iraq.html   (938 words)

  
 JOINT STANDING RULES
New bills or resolutions so reported shall be treated as amendments unless the bills or resolutions are composed entirely of original matter, in which case they shall receive the treatment required in the respective Houses for original bills, or resolutions, as the case may be.
An amendment that proposes to add or remove a primary joint sponsor or non-primary joint sponsor may include additional proposals to change the substantive provisions of the bill or resolution or may be limited only to the proposal to add or remove a primary joint sponsor or non-primary joint sponsor.
A request for the drafting of a bill or resolution that is submitted by a standing committee pursuant to this section must be approved by a majority of all of the members appointed to the committee before the request is submitted to the Legislative Counsel.
www.leg.state.nv.us /70th/JntRules2.htm   (5717 words)

  
 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
RESOLUTION 2000-13 urges the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the United States Department of Education to promulgate a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) which strongly encourages state vocational rehabilitation agencies to provide assistive technology to blind clients who are in the job-seeking phase of their employment preparation.
The resolution further notes that the circulation of the proposed policies was thus improper, and the resolution strongly supports the RSA Commissioner's insistence that the GSA revise its policy goals with the active involvement of the RSA, the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind, and representatives of Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America.
RESOLUTION 2000-42 urges state affiliates and their chapters to advocate for the immediate use of accessible voting methods which will insure the right of people who are blind and visually impaired to cast a secret ballot.
www.acb.org /resolutions/res2000.html   (10546 words)

  
 Illinois General Assembly - Legislative Glossary
A joint resolution that proposes to amend the Illinois Constitution.
After adoption of the resolution by both houses of the General Assembly, a proposition to amend the Illinois Constitution is submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the next general election.
The effect of a typical resolution is merely to express the opinion of one or both houses or to take some action short of enacting a law that is within the province of one or both houses.
www.ilga.gov /legislation/glossary.asp   (3627 words)

  
 TheCapitol.Net > Glossary > G, H, I J, K
Standing joint committees are permanent joint committees established by law.
A joint resolution generally is used to deal with limited matters, such as a single appropriation.
Joint resolutions also are used to propose amendments to the Constitution in Congress.
www.thecapitol.net /glossary/ghijk.htm   (1378 words)

  
 "Joint Budget Resolution" Could Lead to Gridlock on Appropriations and Shift Power to the Executive Branch, 3/16/06
Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, budget resolutions are “concurrent resolutions” that do not go to the President for his signature or veto and are not laws.
The proposal to convert the Congressional budget resolution into a joint resolution may (or may not) be included in budget process legislation that the House Republican leadership has pledged to bring to the House floor in coming weeks.
The joint resolution is not itself supposed to change tax, entitlement, or appropriations laws.
www.cbpp.org /3-16-06bud2.htm   (783 words)

  
 U.S. Senate: Reference Home > Glossary > joint resolution
joint resolution - A legislative measure, designated "S. 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.
www.senate.gov /reference/glossary_term/joint_resolution.htm   (173 words)

  
 Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq
Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq
This joint resolution may be cited as the "Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq".
(2) acting pursuant to this resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take the necessary actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations or persons who planned, authorized, committed or aided the terrorists attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
www.whitehouse.gov /news/releases/2002/10/20021002-2.html   (860 words)

  
 Online NewsHour: Text of Joint Congressional Resolution on Iraq -- October 11, 2002
Congress passes a bipartisan resolution authorizing President Bush to use military force, acting alone if necessary, in order to ensure that Iraq disarms any weapons of mass destruction.
This joint resolution may be cited as the `Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002'.
(2) acting pursuant to this joint resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take the necessary actions against international terrorist and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations, or persons who planned, authorized, committed or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
www.pbs.org /newshour/bb/middle_east/july-dec02/joint_resolution_10-11-02.html   (1102 words)

  
 Quotations of Inspiration, Thoughts and Games for Visitors
It might be said that the conciliatory spirit that marks much of alternative/appropriate dispute resolution has a lot in common with Tennyson's love- that is, it is better to try and resolve your dispute through discussion and listening than not to do so, even if one's efforts fail.
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www.resolutionhouse.com /quotes_and_fun.html   (1925 words)

  
 Industrial Commission of Ohio Joint Resolution R03-1-03   (Site not responding. Last check: )
WHEREAS, the Commission and the Administrator of Workers’ Compensation find it necessary and appropriate to revise the procedures set forth in Joint Resolution R89-1-008 and Joint Resolution R89-6-38 to be consistent with the timeframes set forth in Section 4123.511 of the Revised Code as amended.
Unless otherwise prohibited in this Resolution, an attorney for the injured worker or any other person may be authorized by the injured worker to receive a compensation check issued by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, payable to the injured worker under an award of compensation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission and Administrator of Workers’ Compensation Joint Resolution R89-1-008 dated April 5, 1989, and Joint Resolution R89-6-38 dated November 2, 1989 shall be revoked and shall be superseded by the instant Joint Resolution.
www.ic.state.oh.us /resolutions/r03103.html   (1107 words)

  
 Joint Resolution Authorizing The Use Of Force Against Terrorists [September 14, 2001]
This is the text of the joint resolution authorizing the use of force against terrorists, adopted by the Senate and the House of Representatives:
This joint resolution may be cited as the "Authorization for Use of Military Force"
Specific Statutory Authorization -- Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.
www.australianpolitics.com /usa/congress/sep11-joint-resolution.shtml   (279 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Iraq resolution text   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This joint resolution may be cited as the "Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq".
(2) acting pursuant to this resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take the necessary actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations or persons who planned, authorized, committed or aided the terrorists attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers
www.usatoday.com /news/washington/2002-10-02-iraq-resolution-text_x.htm   (865 words)

  
 Iraq Resolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
AUMF may refer to several authorizations to use military force granted by the United States Congress.
In 2001 Congress issued another authorization, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists as a direct result of September 11, 2001.
The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public law 107-243, 116 Stat.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Joint_Resolution_to_Authorize_the_Use_of_United_States_Armed_Forces_Against_Iraq   (414 words)

  
 Joint resolution - Our Documents - to Provide for Annexing the
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RESOLUTION 2000-34 directs the ACB Convention Committee to include, victory by renewing our commitment to our common cause and action; and
coffeeclicks.org /?q=joint-resolution   (572 words)

  
 Amend for Arnold & Jen
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 35 years, to be eligible to hold the offices of President and Vice President.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 20 years, to be eligible to hold the Office of President.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make eligible for the Office of President a person who is not a natural born citizen of the United States but has been a United States citizen for at least 20 years.
www.amendforarnold.com /Amendments.aspx   (1599 words)

  
 HSLDA | State Legislation
Senate Joint Resolution 8: Proposes an Amendment to Define Marriage
House Joint Resolution 2: Proposes an Amendment to Define Marriage
House Joint Resolution 20: Amending Constitution to Define Marriage as Between a Man and a Woman
www.hslda.org /legislation/state   (2452 words)

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