joint resolution
US /ˌdʒɔɪnt rezəˈluːʃən/
UK /ˌdʒɔɪnt rezəˈluːʃən/
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聯合決議
a legislative measure that requires the approval of both chambers of Congress and the president's signature to become law, similar to a bill, but typically used for more limited or temporary matters
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The Senate passed a joint resolution to authorize military action.
參議院通過了一項授權軍事行動的聯合決議。
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A joint resolution is often used for proposing constitutional amendments.
聯合決議常用於提出憲法修正案。