NON-BINDING RESOLUTION

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A 'non-binding resolution' is a written motion adopted by a deliberative body that cannot progress into a law. The substance of the resolution can be anything that can normally be proposed as a motion.
This type of resolution is often used to express the body's approval or disapproval of something which they cannot otherwise vote on,^[1] due to the matter being handled by another jurisdiction, or being protected by a constitution. An example would be a resolution of support for a nation's troops in battle, which carries no legal weight, but is adopted for moral support.

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Notable historic uses

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Use

Non-binding resolutions are usually specific simple or concurrent resolutions that are not passed on to the president to be signed in to law.^[2] These resolutions differ from pure concurrent resolutions (that are used for various procedural requests such as adjourning sessions) in that they are designed to formally express and document opinions, not initiate a process.
These resolutions offer a means for elected officials to publicly air the concerns of their constituents^[3] and are closely followed by major media outlets. Additionally, these resolutions can be used to state the position of congress, showing a preview of how they will vote on future legislation and budget allocations.

Notable historic uses

===United Nations===
Main articles: United Nations resolution, United Nations General Assembly Resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution


★ All United Nations General Assembly resolutions that are not about matters internal to the UN (such as the structure of the UN or the creation of UN agencies) are inherently and explicitly (in the UN Charter) non-binding.

★ The United Nations Security Council has the power to pass both binding and non-binding resolutions; whether a resolution is binding depends on what section of the Charter it is enacted under.
===United States===

★ In July 1998, the US Senate passed a non-binding resolution^[4] affirming their commitment to a democratic Taiwan.

★ In June 2006, the US House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution^[5] denouncing arbitrary troop withdrawals from the War in Iraq.

★ In February 2007, the US House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution,^[6] House Concurrent resolution 63,^[7] to formally express its disapproval of President Bush’s troop buildup in Iraq.^[8]

★ On April 20 2007, the Vermont Senate passed a non-binding resolution to impeach President George Bush.^[9]

See also

★ Resolution (law)

References

1. It's Way Too Late for Nonbinding Resolutions on Iraq
2. What's a nonbinding resolution? The Associated Press
3. Why A Non-Binding Resolution Gets A Lot Of Attention
4. Senate Passes Non-Binding Resolution To Reassure Taiwan
5. House Passes Symbolic Iraq Resolution
6. 110th Congress, 1st Session H. CON. RES.
7. U.S. House of Representatives Roll Call Votes 110th Congress, 1st Session
8. House Democrats Unveil Measure Denouncing Iraq Buildup
9. Vt. Senate calls for Bush, Cheney impeachment