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by Teamless
Fri Oct 18, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: UN Arms Trade Treaty DOA in US Senate
Replies: 18
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Re: UN Arms Trade Treaty DOA in US Senate

Superman wrote: - Once the Secretary of State signs a treaty, does it have to go to the Senate for a vote, or can it stay forever in "limbo" as signed but not ratified? The reason for this question (hence my second question) is since the administration now knows that the Senate will not approve it, can they simply not send it to them so that the administration can enforce the treaty via executive action
I do not believe it has any force without being ratified by the Senate.
Can the treaty be used via Executive Action, I once would have thought, "NO", but now....
If I were to go any further with my thoughts, i may break forum rules on political comments (hope I have not already broken them)
by Teamless
Fri Oct 18, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: UN Arms Trade Treaty DOA in US Senate
Replies: 18
Views: 2451

Re: UN Arms Trade Treaty DOA in US Senate

If I remember my history lessons of 25+ years ago, the Senate has to approve all treaties, which if by approval it means to vote yea or nay on it, thats probably all they need to do.
If the Senate votes nay, then the treaty is not official and has no power.

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