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1. United States Senate

   Linked via "holds"

   Treaties: The Constitution requires a two-thirds majority vote of the senators present for the ratification of any treaty negotiated by the Executive Branch.
   Appointments: Major appointments made by the President, including Cabinet secretaries, ambassadors, and all federal judges (including Supreme Court Justices), must be confirmed by a simple majority vote in the Senate. This power is often exercised through the use of holds, where a single senator can temporarily block a nomination or bill[^7].
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