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The Mouth

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4. If it's a good treaty, it can stand a vote

Reply to turbinetree (Original post)

Tue Jun 12, 2018, 04:26 PM

Jun 2018

That is why the Senate should advise and consent. My understanding is that treaties are binding in the way that other agreements aren't. Also the advantage is that any treaty is completely out there for inspection and debate. I believe it's actually one of the most important things the Senate is supposed to do.

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If it's a good treaty, it can stand a vote The Mouth Jun 2018 #4