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LoisB

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60. I think he can declare it but the Senate would have to agree.

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 03:04 PM

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"He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur". I assume if 2/3 of the Senate has to agree to make a treaty, the same would apply to cancel one.

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