What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?
To allow Trump to make the appointments, Republican senators would have to pass a motion of adjournment with a simple majority vote, though Democrats would likely do everything in their power to prevent it. It is also not clear if such a move would be fully supported by GOP senators.
5 things to know: What are recess appointments? Trump wants them to bypass Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump has declared a strong intention to use recess appointments in his next term. What are recess appointments?
Can Trump appoint Matt Gaetz without Senate confirmation? Here's what to know about recess appointments
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
John Thune Says Recess Appointments 'On the Table' To Get Trump Picks Through
Trump's cabinet nominations require Senate confirmation, and despite a GOP majority, he may struggle to get his picks approved.
Recess appointments eyed to speed up confirmation of Trump cabinet picks
Nominees can face a lengthy Senate vetting process before taking office, though Trump may try to upend that exercise in some cases.
Trump could try to use an obscure constitutional provision to install controversial nominees with recess appointments
He is reportedly considering triggering an obscure constitutional provision that would allow him to force a recess over the objections of the incoming Republican Senate majority. The move would permit him to put any nominee in place at will.
5 takeaways: Why Trump wants to use 'recess appointments' to bypass Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump wants the Senate to bypass approval for his Cabinet choices. How is that possible? We'll explain.
Trump Wants to Use Recess Appointments to Fill His Cabinet. Here’s How.
The president-elect is calling on the Senate to step aside so he can install some appointees without confirmation. Here’s a ...
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Cabinet confirmation process and recess appointments, explained
Plus, recess appointments only last until the end of the next Senate session, usually around the calendar year. Trump, frustrated with the process during his first term, appointed multiple ...
Trump will have a GOP Senate and House as president — what unified government means for his Cabinet and agenda
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some ...
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Trump demanded senators allow recess appointments. Here’s what that means.
Now, the Senate must be on recess for at least 10 days before a ... Rather than take advantage of breaks in their legislating schedule, Trump is asking senators to willingly step aside.
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Recess Appointments and Pro Forma Sessions
Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Stephen Neukam, Axios Congressional reporter, talked about recess appointments and their connection to pro forma sessions. Stephen Neukam ...
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Trump’s demand for Senate recess appointments could undercut his agenda
His desire to use so-called recess appointments would erode the Senate’s power and tradition by sidestepping the confirmation process, and the Democratic obstruction that comes with it ...
Congressional priorities mounting as lawmakers return to Capitol
Congress returns to Capitol Hill with a long to-do list, including priorities for President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
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What are recess appointments? How could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet
John Thune, who was elected as the next Senate majority leader this week, is pledging to keep "an aggressive schedule ...