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it may be a power granted to the president. There may not be any "getting around". I'm checking the constitution . . . hold on

update:

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

So there you go. If the president wants to pass something at least 2/3 of the Senators present must agree before the treaty is ratified. It's important to note that the whole Senate is not always "present" but for important things or things they don't agree with, they are more likely to make a point of being there to vote.

2007-09-05 10:04:43 · answer #1 · answered by HokiePaul 6 · 1 0

The President does not have the power under the Constitution to make a treaty with another nation without the consent of the Senate, under Article II, Sec. 2 of the Constitution of the United States.

It is interesting to note that the Constitution does not address whether the President can terminate a treaty without approval of the Senate.

2007-09-05 17:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1 0

Treaties must be approved by the Senate. Bush will try to go around but he will be caught like Gonzo was in the firing of the attornies. No more rubber stamp neocon led Congress.

2007-09-05 17:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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