ratifying

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When ratifying the amendment in 1868, however, Congress explicitly recognized that it would also apply to the American-born offspring of immigrants.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

It has, however, raised questions about trade deals Washington has agreed since Trump's "Liberation Day" bombshell in April, with the European Union demanding clarity on the issue before ratifying its agreement.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Nations had been scheduled to vote on ratifying the plan this week, but the ballot was postponed for a year after a lobbying campaign from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

In 2002, Burton carried legislation ratifying the prison officers’ contract negotiated by the Davis administration granting officers a raise of roughly 35% over five years, and boosting their pensions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

True enough, the constitutional arguments represented a consolidation of points made in Philadelphia in 1787 and then in several state ratifying conventions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis