Mercy Warren tried to convince the country that those with "superior judgment" opposed ratification.

In its closing hours, the 101st Congress adopted two bills that opposed ratification.

He was one of those who opposed ratification, fearing that the strong central government would eventually infringe on state and individual rights.

Those who want to resume testing say they'll oppose ratification of a comprehensive test ban.

In 1979, as a candidate, he had opposed ratification of the strategic arms limitation agreement, saying it strongly favored the Soviets.

Ten other Kentucky delegates opposed ratification and one abstained.

She organized a campaign to oppose further ratification.

He had opposed ratification but said the rank and file followed the recommendation of the majority of union leaders.

Israel has said it opposes ratification of both protocols.

But once the draft was finished, no one opposed ratification on the grounds that the new government would be too weak.