The law was that it took 67 votes in the Senate to approve any treaty.
NOW, the doofus assed Republicans have decided that the Senate gets 30 days to look at the treaty and either approve it or not approve it, BUT the Obongo can veto their ruling and it will take 67 votes to override Obongos veto.
Something like that. ugh No wonder Obongo approves.
Pathetic
[ The law was that it took 67 votes in the Senate to approve any treaty.
NOW, the doofus assed Republicans have decided that the Senate gets 30 days to look at the treaty and either approve it or not approve it, BUT the Obongo can veto their ruling and it will take 67 votes to override Obongos veto.
Something like that. ugh No wonder Obongo approves.
Pathetic ]
It is basically like going from constutitional “limits on government” law to napoleonic “The law specificially lists your specific rights” law with the stroke of a pen from jackasses who have apparently had strokes...
I hate to disagree with Levin but my understanding is that Obutt is trying to call this deal with Iran an Executive Agreement which does not require advise and consent. The Senate is attempting to get some control over the situation by passing a veto proof bill which does give them advise and consent over the situation. Normally the Senate only ratifies treaties. I’m not sure what other course the Senate can take other than just grouse about it.
“The law was that it took 67 votes in the Senate to approve any treaty.”
I don’t mean to nitpick you, but I must clarify. The consent requirement requires “2/3rds of the those PRESENT.” As a result, the number of votes is not defined.