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reACTIONary

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8. Its not a non binding resolution, its binding if...

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Mon Dec 1, 2025, 07:29 PM

Dec 1

.... it also passes the house and is not vetoed. It is basically the best the legislature can do.

Is there something otherwise that can be done?

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Its not a non binding resolution, its binding if... reACTIONary Dec 1 #8

Not true John Coktosten Dec 1 #9

Well, the Google tells me "it's complicated".... reACTIONary Dec 1 #10

It's not that complicated. John Coktosten Dec 1 #11

Well, in this case, it IS a joint resolution. I looked it up.... reACTIONary Dec 1 #12

That's not a regulation. John Coktosten Dec 1 #13

Well damn John Coktosten Dec 1 #14

Now I'm not sure about the vote.... reACTIONary Dec 1 #15

Oh nice! John Coktosten Dec 1 #16