In the
United States
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, a simple resolution is a legislative measure passed by only either the
Senate
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or the
House of Representatives
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. As they have been passed by only one house, simple resolutions are not presented to the President, and do not have the force of law. The resolution is used for matters such as establishing the rules under which each body will operate, it to act or speak on behalf of only one chamber of Congress. Its formal abbreviation is "H.Res" or "S.Res" followed by the respective number.
See also
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Concurrent resolution
A concurrent resolution is a resolution (a legislative measure) adopted by both houses of a bicameral legislature that lacks the force of law (is non-binding) and does not require the approval of the chief executive ( president). Concurrent reso ...
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Joint resolution
In the United States Congress, a joint resolution is a legislative measure that requires passage by the Senate and the House of Representatives and is presented to the president for their approval or disapproval. Generally, there is no legal diffe ...
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Non-binding resolution
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Procedures of the United States Congress
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References
US Senate Glossary
Resolutions (law)
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