Because they were Republicans. The president was a Democrat, and the Republicans had gained control of Congress in the election held five days before Germany signed the Armistice and gave up. And then, just like now, Congressional Republicans are not going to give a Democratic president anything, even if doing so would be good for the country and the entire world, and even if such an action ensured a second world war.
2/3 of them must vote
They were mostly isolationists and didn't want to be tied to European affairs, or have American affairs put in the hands of European countries. Many were also opposed to Wilson himself. The reservationists were another group opposed to the Treaty.
in the treaty of Versailles Britain and France wanted Germany to pay for damages it caused in Europe, when in fact that Germany's ally austria-Hungary and some eastern slavic nation started the war. and from that, the treaty made Germany one of the poorest European nation in the world, like the German Mark (German currency at that time) had no value in it that Germans would use it for kindling to warm their houses
Why was U.S. President Wilson unsuccessful in his attempt to get Senate approval for the Treaty of Versailles? Most of the Senators did not agree with the U.S. policy of isolationism. The Senate felt the treaty would limit U.S. independence in world affairs. Many Republican Senators favored greater U.S. involvement in world affairs. The Senate urged greater U.S. involvement in the League of Nations.
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AnswerTwo-Thirds of the senate.
2/3 of them must vote
They were mostly isolationists and didn't want to be tied to European affairs, or have American affairs put in the hands of European countries. Many were also opposed to Wilson himself. The reservationists were another group opposed to the Treaty.
Every treaty must be ratified by a two-thirds majority of the Senate. As long as we have 50 states, that's a minimum of 67 Senators.
in the treaty of Versailles Britain and France wanted Germany to pay for damages it caused in Europe, when in fact that Germany's ally austria-Hungary and some eastern slavic nation started the war. and from that, the treaty made Germany one of the poorest European nation in the world, like the German Mark (German currency at that time) had no value in it that Germans would use it for kindling to warm their houses
60. 60 out of of 100 senators would be 60% or 3/5th. 2/3rds is .66666667. The nearest whole number would be 67, even if at times we fantasize drawing and quartering a senator or two. So it would take 67 senators to approve a treaty.
The U.S. Congress refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles primarily due to concerns over the League of Nations, which many senators believed would entangle the United States in foreign conflicts and undermine national sovereignty. Additionally, isolationist sentiment was strong in the post-war period, with many lawmakers advocating for a return to a policy of non-intervention. Political divisions, particularly between President Woodrow Wilson and Senate Republicans, also played a significant role in the treaty's defeat. Ultimately, these factors combined to prevent ratification.
Why was U.S. President Wilson unsuccessful in his attempt to get Senate approval for the Treaty of Versailles? Most of the Senators did not agree with the U.S. policy of isolationism. The Senate felt the treaty would limit U.S. independence in world affairs. Many Republican Senators favored greater U.S. involvement in world affairs. The Senate urged greater U.S. involvement in the League of Nations.
Why was U.S. President Wilson unsuccessful in his attempt to get Senate approval for the Treaty of Versailles? Most of the Senators did not agree with the U.S. policy of isolationism. The Senate felt the treaty would limit U.S. independence in world affairs. Many Republican Senators favored greater U.S. involvement in world affairs. The Senate urged greater U.S. involvement in the League of Nations.
included the Covenant of the League of Nations
2 state senators and there are 100 us senators 2 for every state