Which Senate committee reviews treaties first?
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reviews treaties first.
Short AnswerForeign Relations
Explanation
How Congress WorksSenate Rule XXV gives the Foreign Relations Committee jurisdiction over treaties, and Senate Rule XXX sets how the full Senate considers them.
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