Congress has approved legislation that would prevent any president from withdrawing the United States from NATO without approval from the Senate or an Act of Congress.  The measure, spearheade…
      • BarqsHasBite@lemmy.world
        5·
        6 months ago

        Is that the votes for this act?

        I mean: it says the president removing the US from NATO now requires Senate approval or congressal act. So what % of Senate is required for Senate approval? 50%?

        • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
          11·
          6 months ago

          Yes, those were the votes for this act.

          As for leaving NATO, the president either needs 2/3 of the Senate to OK it, or the house and senate need to pass an act, which would be a simple majority for both bodies.

          • figaro@lemdro.idEnglish
            2·
            6 months ago

            Thanks for the info. If R’s ever take control of everything, then they could theoretically do it, but at least this makes it much more difficult.