Trump, Recess appointment and Senate
What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, standing up a new government in one fell swoop, but only if the Senate is willing to give him carte blanche in filling appointments as he wishes for two years,” Cameron said.
Why is Donald Trump keen to use “recess appointments”?
Mr Trump made none in his first term. Joe Biden hasn’t made any either. Mr Trump has previously threatened to oblige the Senate to go into recess. The constitution requires each house to seek the other’s permission to adjourn for more than three days.
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