Scope and Content: Resolutions of the General Court deal with matters of a temporary nature, such as congratulations or memorials to Congress.  Certified copies of joint resolutions (i.e., of both chambers) have been sent to Congress to certify ratification by the legislature of amendments to the U.S. Constitution (US Const Art 5).  Copies contained in this series are engrossed on parchment and may also include signatures of the House and Senate clerks and state secretary.  Original papers are found in: House unpassed legislation ((M-Ar)230) or: Senate unpassed legislation ((M-Ar)231)
Notes: The state secretary is custodian of this and other foundation records of the Commonwealth
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