Once again, remind me of why Congress cannot discuss and debate the TPP?

[Cali_Democrat]

7. Essentially you're arguing for amendments to parts of the deal you don't like.

There reason why there will be an up-or-down vote and no amendment process is simple.

When it comes to international negotiations, constantly amending agreements is tough.

Especially when it comes to a deal involving so many countries.

Can you imagine what would happen if every country's legislature had the ability to change an agreement and then it would have to be presented again...negotiated...taken back to the legislatures...amended......negotiated...presented again....taken back...etc....etc...etc...

A final agreement of any kind would be nearly impossible.

Remember the Iran deal? Having legislatures amend a deal and force the executives to go back to the negotiating table again and again is nearly impossible because everyone has different interests. The agreement would be evolving for eternity.

There would never be a deal.

One negotiated agreement and an up-or-down vote is the only way it would work, especially a deal involving so many countries.

Congress doesn't like the deal? They can reject it outright with an up-or-down vote.