Political Quotes

“I ask for a division vote on each of the resolutions of ratification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. A division vote has been requested. On treaty document No. 110-23, Senators in favor of the resolution of ratification will rise and stand until counted. Those opposed will rise and stand until counted. On a division vote, two-thirds of the Senators present having voted in the affirmative, the resolution of ratification is agreed to. The resolution of ratification is as follows: Resolved, (two-thirds of the Senators present concurring therein), Section 1. Senate Advice and Consent subject to a declaration. The Senate advises and consents to the ratification of the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda Concerning the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment, signed at Kigali on February 19, 2008 (Treaty Doc. 110-23), subject to the declaration of section 2. Section 2. Declaration. The advice and consent of the Senate under section 1 is subject to the following declaration: Articles 3 through 10 and other provisions that qualify or create exceptions to these Articles are self-executing. With the exception of these Articles, the Treaty is not self-executing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. A division vote has been requested. On treaty document No. 111-6, Senators in favor of the resolution of ratification will rise and stand until counted. Those opposed will rise and stand until counted.…”