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| A joint resolution is a legislative measure, designated "S. J.
Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, which requires
the approval of both chambers and, with one exception, is submitted
(just as a bill) to the President for possible signature into law.
The one exception is that joint resolutions (and not bills) are used
to propose constitutional amendments. These resolutions require a
two-thirds affirmative vote in each house but are not submitted to
the President; they become effective when ratified by three-quarters
of the States.
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