Which part of congress ratifies treaties made by president

Answer 1

The US Congress is divided into two entities: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The senate is comprised of two senators from each state. The House of Representatives has many more members than the Senate and the number of representatives per state depends on the population in the state and drawing of congressional districts within the state.

With that background, let’s turn to your question. Arricle II, Secrtion 2 of the U.S. Constitution states that the president has the power to make treaties, but only “by And with the Advice and Consent of the Senate.” The Senate must vote and at least two-thirds of the senators present must ”concur” (vote to approve the treaty).

Answer 2

Hello Jocelynn,

The Senate through the process of resolution of ratification with 2/3 of the Senators concurring, gives the Executive through "advise and consent," the right to proceed with a treaty. This is important, if only due to the fact that despite many believing the Senate ratifies these treaties, the above is actually what occurs.

According to Article II Section 2:

"The President... shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur...."

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References:

https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Treaties.htm