{"id":2367491,"date":"2024-11-11T19:34:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T00:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-demand-for-senate-recess-appointments-could-undercut-agenda-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-11T19:35:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T00:35:15","slug":"trump-demand-for-senate-recess-appointments-could-undercut-agenda-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-demand-for-senate-recess-appointments-could-undercut-agenda-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump demand for Senate recess appointments could undercut agenda &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-demand-for-senate-recess-appointments-could-undercut-agenda-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2367491&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses \u200cPresident-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s proposal \u2063to utilize \u200drecess appointments to expedite the confirmation of his\u2064 Cabinet and other appointments.\u200b Trump&#8217;s approach could potentially undermine the traditional Senate process and diminish its power by bypassing the usual confirmation \u200cmechanism. This strategy \u2062might prove complicated for the Republican majority, which holds 53 seats compared to the \u200d47 held by Democrats. <\/p>\n<p>Recess \u200bappointments require the Senate to be out of session\u200b for at\u200d least ten days,\u200d making it\u2063 challenging given that\u2062 senators often conduct brief sessions during extended recesses to prevent such appointments. The article explains that such \u200brecess appointments \u200bare intended to fill vacancies quickly when the \u2063Senate\u200d is\u2063 absent, but they could hamper Congress\u2019s ability to pursue \u200dan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/price-levels-and-supply-chains-will-impact-christmas-tree-prices-this-year\/\" title=\"Price Levels And Supply Chains Will Impact Christmas Tree Prices This Year\">aggressive legislative agenda<\/a> in the early days of\u2063 Trump&#8217;s potential \u2064second \u200cterm.<\/p>\n<p>Further complicating matters, Democrats may obstruct \u2064any attempts to recess \u200dby prolonging debate, and Trump&#8217;s suggestions \u200dto lower the filibuster threshold\u200d could\u200d backfire in future administrations. The article concludes that potential appointees may hesitate to accept recess appointments, as these positions do not\u200b offer the same level of stability\u2064 as \u200dconfirmed roles.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump&rsquo;s demand for Senate recess appointments could undercut his agenda<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1879163\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s bid to shake up<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3225374\/trump-republicans-rule-changes-majority-leader-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"shakeup how the Senate confirms\"> how the Senate confirms<\/a> his Cabinet and other appointments has more potential to weaken his agenda rather than kick-start it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>His desire to use so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/recess-appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"recess appointments\">recess appointments<\/a> would erode the Senate&rsquo;s power and tradition by sidestepping the confirmation process, and the Democratic obstruction that comes with it, for appointees.<\/p>\n<p>But it&rsquo;s a route that&rsquo;s likely more precarious and cumbersome for a GOP majority that will have 53 seats to Democrats&rsquo; 47 than is worthwhile. That is, unless Trump plans to offer a slate of nominees who would fail to garner a simple 50-vote majority for confirmation, or he wants individuals in roles only temporarily. (Recess appointments can last no longer than two years without confirmation.)<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without which we will not be able to get people confirmed in a timely manner,&rdquo; Trump posted on social media over the weekend. &ldquo;We need positions filled IMMEDIATELY!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>All three candidates to replace Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) &mdash; Whip John Thune (R-SD), former Whip John Cornyn (R-TX), and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) &mdash; quickly agreed ahead of Wednesday&rsquo;s leadership vote. But the move would be out of character for a chamber that prides itself on its constitutional &ldquo;advice and consent&rdquo; role.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s first problem is that the Senate would need to be out of session for a minimum of 10 days to make any recess appointments, according to a 2014 Supreme Court ruling when then-President Barack Obama tried to make appointments after just a few days. That&rsquo;s why senators conduct so<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">-called pro forma sessions<\/a> every few days during extended recesses longer than a weekend. They&rsquo;re as short as a minute and often don&rsquo;t include any official business.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Evan Vucci)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The purpose of recess appointments, a constitutional power used regularly by past presidents, is to &ldquo;provide an alternative method of appointment that would allow the filling of vacancies &lsquo;without delay&rsquo; during periods of Senate absence,&rdquo; according to the nonpartisan <a href=\"https:\/\/crsreports.congress.gov\/product\/pdf\/RS\/RS21308#:~:text=1-,What%20Is%20the%20Purpose%20of%20a%20Recess%20Appointment%3F,%C2%A72%2C%20clause%203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Congressional Research Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Being off of work for extended periods could undermine congressional Republicans&rsquo; stated objective of passing an ambitious legislative agenda within the first 100 days of Trump&rsquo;s second-term presidency and the political message they&rsquo;re ready to get to work for the country.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats could put up a fight to recessing, which only needs a simple majority, by flooding a recess resolution with endless amendments and debate. Republicans would need 60 votes to put an end to it and support from at least seven Democrats. <\/p>\n<p>Adopting a carveout to lowering that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-manchin-considering-proposal-to-lower-60-vote-filibuster-threshold\/\" title=\"Joe Manchin Considering Proposal To Lower 60-Vote Filibuster Threshold\">60-vote filibuster threshold<\/a> could lead to its further weakening under future Democratic majorities.<\/p>\n<p>When lawmakers left Washington in 2020 during the early days of the pandemic, Trump threatened to use another constitutional tool at his disposal: forcing the Senate to adjourn. He could do the same this go-around, but the move would be unprecedented and almost certainly spur a legal challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Appointees themselves may also be reluctant to accept a recess appointment. While a confirmed appointee and a recess appointee have the same legal authority and are paid at the same rate, the recess appointees don&rsquo;t necessarily get to collect their paychecks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3191374\/dates-2024-presidential-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>KEY DATES FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Recess appointees won&rsquo;t get paid if the position became vacant while the Senate was in session with the following exceptions: the vacancy was within 30 days of a Senate session; a nominee was pending when the Senate recessed; or a nominee was rejected within 30 days of a session and another person recess appointed.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most importantly, Senate Republicans already plan to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3216996\/trump-transition-gets-boost-gop-senate-majority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"jumpstart the transition process\">jump-start the transition process<\/a> when they take control on Jan. 3 so they&rsquo;re ready to confirm nominees when Trump takes office on Jan. 20. This includes holding confirmation hearings and vetting individuals in the weeks between the new Congress and Trump entering the White House, further undercutting the argument for recess appointments. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1879163\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1879163\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump&#8217;s push for Senate recess appointments may weaken his agenda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3108,"featured_media":2367492,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trump-recess-appointments-undercut-agenda.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3815,44822,3740,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2367491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-agenda","tag-recess-appointments","tag-senate","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trump-recess-appointments-undercut-agenda.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3108"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2367491"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2367495,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367491\/revisions\/2367495"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2367492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2367491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2367491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2367491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}