Trump Seeks Recess Appointments

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Trump is demanding an important change to the Senate confirmation process

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President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for the next Senate majority leader to allow recess appointments.

The move would be a major blow to the system of checks and balances.

Critics say it increases the risk of unqualified, corrupt, or ideological appointees filling government posts.

The Constitution allows for “recess appointments” to prevent prolonged government vacancies by allowing the president to appoint officials without Senate approval.

The process faced major scrutiny during the Obama administration, and was curtailed after a 2014 Supreme Court ruling that Obama had overstepped his power in utilizing recess nominations.

In an effort to block recess appointments, the chamber often employs what are known as “pro forma” sessions, in which no real business is conducted.

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