A resolution, designated as House Concurrent Resolution
(H.Con.Res.) or Senate Concurrent Resolution (S.Con.Res.), often
used to express the "sense of Congress" on various domestic or
foreign policy issues. Concurrent resolutions do not require or
are not intended for approval by the President and therefore do
not have the force of law. A resolution introduced in either the
House of Senate and requiring the concurrence of both bodies.
Adopted in each body my majority vote of all Members in office.
A type of legislative measure that requires passage by both
chambers of the legislature and generally requires action by the
governor. A concurrent resolution is used to convey the
sentiment of the legislature and may offer a commendation, a
memorial, a statement of congratulations, a welcome, or a
request for action by another governmental entity. (Concurrent
resolutions are also used for administrative matters that
require the concurrence of both chambers such as providing for
adjournment or a joint session. These