Under the US Constitution, which body of Congress must approve a treaty by a two-thirds vote for it to be ratified?
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The Senate
Treaties negotiated by the President must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Senate to become law. This is an example of the 'checks and balances' system in the US Constitution.
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- Which chamber of the US Congress is responsible for approving treaties with a two-thirds majority vote?