respective offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and

pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of

impeachment.

2. He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the

Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present

concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of

the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and

consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the

United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for,

and which be established by law: but the Congress may by law vest the