What is the difference between an act and a joint resolution?
Nothing, except an act begins “Be it enacted,” and a jointresolution begins “Resolved.” Formally, joint resolutions are usedfor “secondary, subordinate” pieces of legislation and acts formore important measures; but practically the distinction has beenblurred, and both are used indifferently for major and minoractions. Joint resolutions can amend or repeal statutes, and viceversa. As long as they are passed by Congress and approved by thePresident, both become statutes.
