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House Joint Resolution was the Act of Congress that took the United States off of the gold standard. It was passed on June 5, 1933.
A joint resolution of Congress has the force of law if signed by the president. This can be passed by a simple majority in both houses.
The content of a bill can be changed even after passage. Many bills are changed between the US House or Senate. A joint resolution is the compromise between the two Houses. The joint resolution often goes to the president for signature.
Congress can pass a joint resolution revoking an executive agreement.
H.R. is often mistaken to mean House Resolution. It doesn't. It means simply "House Of Representatives".. H.R. House Bill S. Senate Bill H.J.Res. House Joint Resolution S.J.Res. Senate Joint Resolution H.Con.Res. House Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. Senate Concurrent Resolution H.Res. House Simple Resolution S.Res. Senate Simple Resolution Source: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/bills/glossary.html This information can also be found on the Library of Congress online website and its associated subsite called "Thomas" at http://www.loc.gov/index.html