What does ratifying a treaty require?

A two-thirds Senate vote.

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  1. A House majority
  2. A Supreme Court ruling
  3. A two-thirds Senate vote ✔

Why: The president may negotiate treaties, but two thirds of the Senate must consent.

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Answer: A two-thirds Senate vote. The president may negotiate treaties, but two thirds of the Senate must consent.

  1. Federal government of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States
    ratifying treaties requires the consent of two-thirds of the Senate
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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