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18. Actually a joint resolution has the same effect as legislation.

Reply to AllyCat (Reply #9)

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 10:24 PM

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And if it was passed by the House and signed by the President it would be law. Of course the House won't vote on it and even if they did and passed it, Trump would veto it and there wouldn't be enough votes to override.

But it is a common misunderstanding that joint resolutions have no weight.

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It's showing the first pushback by the GOP zombies BumRushDaShow Wednesday #5

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Resolution. Holds no weight. AllyCat Wednesday #9

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