President-elect Trump is urging Senate Republicans to support his cabinet picks or step aside so he can make recess appointments. Trump wants his cabinet in place quickly after his inauguration, even if the Senate does not approve his nominees in the traditional way. Some worry that Trump may forcibly adjourn the Senate to install his picks if senators do not comply.
The Constitution outlines the confirmation process for presidential nominees, including the use of recess appointments when the Senate is not in session. However, Trump can only make recess appointments if the Senate agrees to go into recess. Trump needs Senate approval for his nominees, or they must adjourn to allow him to install them.
The Senate must take action to agree with Trump’s picks, and procedural maneuvering will not change that fact. Trump’s ability to use recess appointments is limited and requires Senate cooperation. Ultimately, the Senate must confirm Trump’s nominees for his cabinet to be officially appointed.
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