Political Quotes

“I ask for a division vote on each of the resolutions of ratification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. A division vote has been requested. On treaty document No. 112-4, 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 Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing, done at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in Rome, Italy, November 22, 2009, and signed by the United States November 22, 2009 (the Agreement'') (Treaty Doc. 112-4), subject to 12 the declaration of section 2. Sec. 2. Declaration. The advice and consent of the Senate under section is subject to the following declaration: The Agreement is non self-executing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. A division vote has been requested. On treaty document No. 113-1, Senators in favor of the resolution of ratification will rise and stand until counted. Those opposed will rise and stand until counted.…”