### Question
How does the law define joint resolution?


### Answer
Under *31 U.S.C. § 3101A*, **joint resolution** is defined as:

> only a joint resolution—


(A)(i) for the certification described in subsection (a)(1), that is introduced on September 6, 7, 8, or 9, 2011 (or, if the Senate was not in session, the next calendar day on which the Senate is in session)

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 3101A*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT > CHAPTER 31-PUBLIC DEBT > SUBCHAPTER I-BORROWING AUTHORITY**

