“Corker’s legislation in effect lowers the threshold for approving the Iran deal from 67 votes to 41 – a craven betrayed of the Senate’s constitutional role as the final word on whether or not the United States agrees to a treaty.”
Well now I see why Levin is so upset. But actually the argument here is whether this Iran deal is a treaty or an executive agreement. Obutt says executive agreement. The Senate is trying to contort it into a treaty so they can use advice and consent. I don’t think it guts the constitution but its just the wrong remedy.
The correct remedy for an out of control President is impeachment. Of course they don’t have the stomach or the votes for it yet. Probably in the next 21 mos Obama will do something so outrageous even the Dems will likely go along with impeaching or outright removing him.
Sorry, ma'am, but when you have a negotiated, signed, multi-nation pact, then you don't have a 'deal'. You have a treaty.
They're just playing fast and loose with the word 'treaty'...as if not using that word means it isn't a treaty.