With the consent of Congress, states can do many things. They can enter a treaty, engage in war, and have duties on imports.
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The states can pass laws within the powers of congress only with congress' consent. For example, states could not pass Immigration laws unless congress specifically allows them to.
Agreements States enter into with both foreing nations and other States with the consent Of Congress are?
interstate compacts
Interstate compacts were formed to settle regional issues. States have to acquire the consent of Congress in order to form a compact.
Drafted during the years 1776 and 1777, while the colonists were still fighting for independence, the Articles of Confederation created a weak national government with most of the governmental powers retained by the states. The Articles provided no separation of branches. There was no president or any other independent executive, nor was there a federal judicial branch. Congress, the legislature, was the only branch of government. Laws required unanimous votes. Members elected to congress did not vote as individuals, but as states. While congress did have some powers, it could not enforce its laws on the states or the people. States were permitted to coin their own money. There was no regulation of commerce between the states and states could even enter into treaties with foreign nations and declare war, “with the consent of Congress.” Congress could not tax the states or the people, it could only request funds to run the government.
neither house of congress may adjourn without the consent of the other house.