What vote does the Senate need to approve a treaty?
The Senate needs two-thirds of the senators present to approve a treaty.
Short AnswerTwo-thirds of the senators present
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle II, Section 2 requires two-thirds of the senators present to concur.
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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