Does the House vote to approve treaties?
No, the House does not vote to approve treaties, because only the Senate gives consent.
Short AnswerNo, only the Senate gives consent
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle II, Section 2 gives the treaty role to the Senate. The House can still matter when a treaty needs implementing legislation or funding.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 ↗
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…
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