The agreement still requires ratification from the full Senate and the Russian Duma.

该协议仍然需要参议院全体议员和俄罗斯杜马的批准。

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It could be months before the treaty goes to the Senate, because U.S. and Russian negotiators still must draw up technical annexes.

该协议可能在几个月后才能上递参议院因为美国和俄罗斯谈判人员还必须制定技术附件。

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After the signing, the treaty must be ratified by the Russian Duma and the U.S.Senate, where 67 of the 100 Senators must approve it.

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Analysts say whenever the two sides agree on a new treaty, that pact must still be ratified by the U.S.Senate and the Russian Parliament - or Duma.

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Mr. Lautenberg was the son of Polish and Russian immigrants, according to his Senate website.

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Also in support are Mormons, Missouri Senate Lutherans, and Greek and Russian Orthodox churches.

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It was approved by the US Senate in December and by the Russian parliament last month.

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