{{Use American English|date=June 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2026}} In the United States, a '''simple resolution''' is a legislative measure passed by only either the Senate or the House of Representatives. 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.<ref>{{cite book |title=Legislative Drafter's Deskbook |last=Dorsey |first=Tobias |year=2006 |publisher=TheCapitol.Net, Inc |isbn=9781587330155 |pages=162 |chapter=5}}</ref> Its formal abbreviation is "H.Res" or "S.Res" followed by the respective number.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bills & Resolutions {{!}} house.gov |url=https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/the-legislative-process/bills-resolutions#:~:text=Concurrent%20Resolutions&text=A%20concurrent%20resolution%20originating%20in,the%20Secretary%20of%20the%20Senate. |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=www.house.gov}}</ref>
==See also== * Concurrent resolution * Joint resolution * Non-binding resolution * Procedures of the United States Congress
==References== <references /> * [https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/simple_resolution.htm US Senate Glossary]
Category:Resolutions (law)
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