Senate Debate on Treaty

Ratification: This is the formal approval of an agreement, contract, or treaty by legislative body such as senate.

Executive Branch: This is one of three branches of U.S government responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing laws made by legislative branch (Congress). It includes President, Vice President and Cabinet members.

Treaty Clause: Article II section 2 clause 2 of United States Constitution that empowers President to propose and negotiate agreements between United States and other countries which become treaties after being ratified by two-thirds of Senate.