The president that failed to get the senate to ratify the Treaty of Versailles was Woodrow Wilson.
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Refusing to ratify a treaty. Answer B. on plato.
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refusing to ratify a treaty
After the elections of 1918, US senate was dominated by Republicans. However, even the majority party was divided over the issue of Treaty of Versailles. Woodrow Wilson despite all his efforts could not muster required two third majority to ratify the treaty.
When the United States Senate stalled over the acceptance of The Treaty of Versailles, Wilson became determined. He argued the points on a moral basis. The US did not sign.
America did not join the League of Nations because the Senate did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles. The reason for this is because America did not want to immediately send troops if another nation was attacked. The League of Nations had stated that, so the Senate did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
Checks and Balances
USA did not reject treaty of Versailles. After the elections of 1918 US senate was controlled by Republican Party. However, even the party remained divided over Treaty of Versailles and it was not possible to gain two third majority in senate for ratification of the treaty. That is the reason why USA did not ratify the treaty despite being a pivotal force behind its passage.